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单词 secondary
释义 secondary

secondary /ˈsek.ən.dri/ aep /-der.i/

adjective (COMING AFTER)
F0 developing from something similar that existed earlier: » The drug is not very effective against AIDS, though it may be used to treat secondary viral infections.» You can't just rely on secondary sources for your research into her life history - you ought to look at primary sources such as her letters and diaries.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behind
adjective (LESS IMPORTANT)
F0 less important than related things: » Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of secondary importance.» The need for secrecy is secondary to the need to take immediate action.Thesaurus+: ↑Of little or less importancesecondarily /ˌsek.ənˈdeə.rɪ.li/ aep /-ˈder.ɪ-/ adverb
Thesaurus+: ↑Of little or less importance
adjective [before noun] (EDUCATION)
B1 relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 11 and 18 years old: » secondary education» Marcus has just started at secondary school.Thesaurus+: ↑Types of education
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Extra Examples:» It takes a year to do a PGCE and then you can teach in a primary or secondary school.» This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.» Emily will be starting secondary school this year.» In some countries secondary education is not universally available.» The last ten years have seen a transformation in secondary education.
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