| 单词 | main |
| 释义 | main —main /meɪn/ adjective [before noun] ► B1 larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type: » The main thing is not to worry.» One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.» You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.» Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.» The main problem in the health service is lack of resources.» My main concern about moving to London is the cost of housing.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgent• • • Extra Examples:» They dropped me off at the main entrance.» Press Esc to return to the main menu.» You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening and reading comprehension.» The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.» The opportunity to travel is one of the main attractions of this job.noun (MOSTLY) in the main► F0 generally or mostly: » Her friends are teachers in the main.Thesaurus+: ↑Importance , ↑Useful or advantageousnoun (PIPE) F0 [C] a large pipe that carries water or gas, or a wire carrying electricity, from one place to another, to which a house can be connected: » a gas main» The severe cold caused a water main to burst and flood the street.Thesaurus+: ↑Plumbing and pipes and sewageThesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitrymains [plural] UKF0 the system of pipes or wires that carry water or electricity into a house, or the pipes that carry sewage away from a house: » The house isn't on the mains.» They bought a house with no mains supply.» mains electricityThesaurus+: ↑Plumbing and pipes and sewageThesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitrythe mains UKF0 the place at which outside pipes or wires carrying water, electricity, etc. connect with the system inside a house or building: » Switch off the electricity at the mains before starting work.Thesaurus+: ↑Plumbing and pipes and sewageThesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitry |
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