Principally Meaning in English
word
ˈpɹɪnsɪpɫi
PRIN-sip-lee
pɹˈɪnsɪpəli
prin-SIP-uh-lee
释义
Used to indicate the main reason, part, or aspect of something; mostly or mainly.
用法与细微差别
A formal word, often interchangeable with 'mainly' or 'primarily.' Used more in written or academic contexts. Not common in everyday speech. Typically comes before verbs or main clauses.
Spanish: principalmentePortuguese (BR): principalmentePortuguese (PT): principalmenteChinese (Simplified): 主要地Chinese (Traditional): 主要地Hindi: मुख्यतःArabic: بالأساسBengali: মূলত - প্রধানতRussian: преимущественно - главным образомJapanese: 主に - 基本的にVietnamese: chủ yếu - chínhKorean: 주로 - 주된Turkish: esas olarak - başlıcaUrdu: زیادہ تر - بنیادی طور پرIndonesian: terutama - pada dasarnya
例句
The city is known principally for its beautiful architecture.
basic
Their income comes principally from farming.
basic
The program focuses principally on children under five.
basic
He’s interested principally in science, not the arts.
natural
Their decision was based principally on cost.
natural
The protests were principally about education reforms.
natural