| 释义 |
chief·ly
I. \ˈchēflē, -li\ adverb
Etymology: Middle English chefly, chiefly, from chef, chief, adjective + -ly
1. : most importantly : above all : principally, preeminently, especially
2. : for the most part : mostly, mainly
II. adjective
Etymology: chief (I) + -ly
: relating or belonging to a chief |