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cardinal

释义

cardinal

adjectiveonly before nounformal

UK /ˈkɑː(r)dɪn(ə)l/

1
very important
The cardinal rule in working with large powerful animals is never to take any risks.
a cardinal error
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key

cardinal

adjectiveonly before nounformal

US /ˈkɑrdɪn(ə)l/

1
very important
The cardinal rule in working with large powerful animals is never to take any risks.
a cardinal error
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key

cardinal

noun countable

UK /ˈkɑː(r)dɪn(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	cardinal
plural	cardinals

1
a priest with a very senior position in the Roman Catholic Church, below that of the Pope
Synonyms and related words
People in authority in the Christian church
abbess
abbot
archbishop

cardinal

noun countable

US /ˈkɑrdɪn(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	cardinal
plural	cardinals

1
a North American bird with a crest (=a pointed group of feathers) on the top of its head. The male is bright red.
Synonyms and related words
Species of bird
bantam
barn owl
bird of paradise
2
a priest with a very senior position in the Roman Catholic Church, below that of the Pope
Synonyms and related words
People in authority in the Christian church
abbess
abbot
archbishop

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