primarily
primarily — 副詞
1. used for saying that one thing is the most important reason, cause, or feature o
主要
表示最主要的原因、目的或特徵
used for saying that one thing is the most important reason, cause, or feature of something compared with others that affect it
Sophia chose to study biology primarily because she loved working outdoors.
Sophia 選擇攻讀生物學主要是因為她喜歡在戶外工作。
primarily because + reason clause
The organization focuses primarily on helping children in rural areas.
這個組織主要專注於幫助農村地區的兒童。
focuses primarily on [topic]
Haruto's role in the project was primarily to organize the research data.
Haruto 在這個計畫中的角色主要是整理研究資料。
This small cafe is known primarily for its handmade pasta and fresh bread.
這家小咖啡館主要以自製義大利麵和新鮮麵包聞名。
The damage to the building was caused primarily by heavy rain over several weeks.
建築物的損壞主要是由於連續數週的大雨所造成。
- mainly
neutral and the most common choice for everyday speech
- chiefly
slightly more formal; common in written English
- mostly
focuses on proportion or quantity rather than importance
- predominantly
more formal; emphasizes the largest or strongest element
- secondarily
indicates lesser importance than the primary factor
- marginally
suggests only a small or unimportant degree
用法筆記
Can be placed before the main verb (She primarily reads non-fiction), before the complement (Her job is primarily administrative), or at the start of a clause for emphasis (Primarily, the goal is to reduce waste). The end position is less common.