principal
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3759 in the learning path
主要的；最重要的
Definitions
adj. most important among several things
主要的；最重要的
n. the person in charge of a school or college
校长；学院院长
n. money borrowed or invested, excluding interest
本金
Example
Our principal reason for moving was the noisy traffic.
我们搬家的主要原因是交通噪声太大。
The principal challenge facing urban planners is providing affordable housing without reducing access to green spaces.
城市规划者面临的主要挑战是提供经济适用的住房，同时不减少居民享用绿地的机会。
Collocations
- the principal reason
- a principal aim
- a school principal
- repay the principal
Word family
- principally (adv.)
Synonyms
- main
- chief
- primary
Antonyms
- secondary
Usage tip
principal指“主要的”或“校长”；principle指“原则”。
FAQ
- What does principal mean?
- most important among several things the person in charge of a school or college money borrowed or invested, excluding interest
- How is principal pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɪnsəpəl/, US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
