英语词汇“chiefly”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adverb) in the sense of especially

Definition

especially or essentially

We are chiefly concerned with the welfare of the children.

Synonyms

especially

The group is said to be gaining support, especially in the rural areas.

essentially

the belief that geniuses are essentially quite different from ordinary people

principally

This is principally because the major export markets are slowing.

primarily

Public order is primarily an urban problem.

above all

Above all, chairs should be comfortable.

2 (adverb) in the sense of mainly

Definition

mainly or mostly

a committee composed of leaders of the rival factions

Synonyms

mainly

The birds live mainly on nectar.

largely

I largely work with people who are already motivated.

usually

The best information about hotels usually comes from friends.

mostly

I am working with mostly highly motivated people.

in general

In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election.

on the whole

On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days.

predominantly

The landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance.

in the main

In the main, children are taboo in the workplace.

单词	chiefly
释义	Trends of chiefly View usage for: chiefly (tʃiːfli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one. He joined the consular service, chiefly because this was one of the few job vacancies. His response to attacks on his work was chiefly bewilderment. More Synonyms of chiefly chiefly in British English (ˈtʃiːflɪ) adverb 1. especially or essentially; above all 2. in general; mainly; mostly adjective 3. of or relating to a chief or chieftain chiefly in American English (ˈtʃifli) adverb 1. most of all; above all 2. mainly; mostly adjective 3. of or like a chief a chiefly rank Examples of 'chiefly' in a sentence chiefly When scouting, he focuses chiefly on the player's personal qualities rather than his physical output. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This is partly because the office of mayor is chiefly one of influence rather than power. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The distinction between a job and an occupation is chiefly one of scope. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions But for what is he chiefly remembered? The Times Literary Supplement (2011) We find these people chiefly responsible for what happened. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The hormone chiefly responsible for depositing fat in the fat cells and its storage there is insulin. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He is chiefly concerned with how to transform resources into results. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But the plot is chiefly concerned with two enamoured couples. Times, Sunday Times (2014) What we know about him comes chiefly from three sources. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) His reaction has instead been chiefly one of anger, and with good reason. Times, Sunday Times (2015) When he retires he will be remembered chiefly as a wonderful Test batsman. Times, Sunday Times (2014) While other ethical problems make appearances, her pages are chiefly concerned with organ selling. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) In his own times he was known chiefly for his portraits in pastel, which are especially exquisite. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Acne is more of a problem in men than it is in women as testosterone is the hormone that is chiefly responsible for it. Times, Sunday Times (2006) His concern was chiefly to ensure that a better understanding of the past should prepare the way for a richer and more harmonious future. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I remember the journey chiefly on account of his fund of stories. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The man chiefly responsible for the revival of guitar music in the 90s seems like as good person as any to begin with. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But it was significant chiefly for its use of Turkey as an example, not a pulpit. Times, Sunday Times (2009) On the positive side, they expect rapid growth in some areas of work, chiefly the construction industry and regulatory and compliance work. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Tomorrow's elections were supposed to be chiefly about Europe but they are now also about what is acceptable to say or not to say. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It was a memorable innings, although he will remember it chiefly for the five runs he did not make rather than the 95 he did. Times, Sunday Times (2012) To be sure, this is a most important branch of our work, and the work for which we are chieflyknown to the public at large. Christianity Today (2000) In other languages chiefly British English: chiefly ADVERB You use chiefly to mean not completely, but especially or mostly. She is known chiefly for her fashion design. American English: chiefly Brazilian Portuguese: principalmente Chinese: 首要地 European Spanish: principalmente French: surtout German: hauptsächlich Italian: soprattutto Japanese: 主に Korean: 주로 European Portuguese: principalmente Latin American Spanish: principalmente Chinese translation of 'chiefly' chiefly (ˈtʃiːflɪ) adv 主要 (zhǔyào) 1 (adverb) in the sense of especially Definition especially or essentially We are chiefly concerned with the welfare of the children. Synonyms especially The group is said to be gaining support, especially in the rural areas. essentially the belief that geniuses are essentially quite different from ordinary people principally This is principally because the major export markets are slowing. primarily Public order is primarily an urban problem. above all Above all, chairs should be comfortable. 2 (adverb) in the sense of mainly Definition mainly or mostly a committee composed of leaders of the rival factions Synonyms mainly The birds live mainly on nectar. largely I largely work with people who are already motivated. usually The best information about hotels usually comes from friends. mostly I am working with mostly highly motivated people. in general In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election. on the whole On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days. predominantly The landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance. in the main In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Additional synonyms in the sense of above all Definition most of all Above all, chairs should be comfortable. Synonyms most of all, chiefly, mainly, especially, essentially, basically, principally, primarily, in the first place, first of all, at the end of the day (informal), predominantly, most importantly, in essence, firstly and foremost, at bottom, when all is said and done (informal), before everything, beyond everything, elementally in the sense of essentially the belief that geniuses are essentially quite different from ordinary people Synonyms fundamentally, radically, basically, primarily, at heart, intrinsically, at bottom in the sense of in general Definition generally In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election. Synonyms on the whole, largely, chiefly, mainly, mostly, principally, predominantly, in the main, for the most part Synonyms of 'chiefly' chiefly Explore 'chiefly' in the dictionary
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