| 词汇 | principal |
| 释义 | principal (noun) principal 3 ENTRIES FOUND: principal (adjective) principal (noun) principal parts (noun) 1 principal /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ adjective 1 principal /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ adjective Learner's definition of PRINCIPAL always used before a noun : most important : chief最重要的；首要的 Vegetables are the principal ingredients in this soup.蔬菜是这道汤的主要原料。 My principal [=main] reason for moving is to have a shorter drive to work.我搬家主要是为了缩短开车上班的路程。 She is the principal cellist of the orchestra.她是这支管弦乐队的首席大提琴手。 — principally /ˈprɪnsəpəli/ adverb He is principally [=chiefly, mainly] known as a composer.他主要作为一名作曲家为世人所知。 2 principal /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ noun plural principals 2 principal /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ noun plural principals Learner's definition of PRINCIPAL [count] 1 a US : the person in charge of a public school（美国公立中小学的）校长 the new high school principal新建高中的校长 b British : the person in charge of a university or college（英国的）大学校长，学院院长 2 : an amount of money that is put in a bank or lent to someone and that can earn interest（有利息的）本金，资金 — usually singular通常用单数 Our monthly mortgage payment covers the interest on our loan as well as some of the principal.我们每月的按揭还贷包括所借贷款的利息和一部分本金。 3 a : the main performer in a group of performers主角；主要演员 The ballet featured the two principals. [=lead dancers]这出芭蕾舞剧由两个领舞演员主演。 b : the most important person in a group关键人物 One of the principals in the assassination plot has been arrested.这个暗杀阴谋的核心人物之一已被逮捕。 ◊ Do not confuse principal with principle. |
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