B2 adjective 중립

principal

/ˈprɪnsəpl/

Refers to something that is the most important, main, or primary in rank, importance, or value. It is frequently used to identify the chief factor, reason, or person in a specific situation.

예시

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1

The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

The main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

2

The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

The lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

3

My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

My main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

어휘 가족

명사
principal
부사
principally
형용사
principal
관련
principality
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.

정답!

정답은: principal

예시

1

The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

everyday

The main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

2

The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

formal

The lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

3

My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

informal

My main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

4

Deforestation is the principal cause of habitat loss in this region.

academic

Deforestation is the primary cause of habitat loss in this region.

5

Our principal objective this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.

business

Our main goal this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.

어휘 가족

명사
principal
부사
principally
형용사
principal
관련
principality

자주 쓰는 조합

principal cause the main reason something happens
principal character the protagonist or main person in a story
principal source the main origin of information or supply
principal concern the most important worry or interest
principal ingredient the main component of a mixture or recipe

자주 쓰는 구문

principal sum

the original amount of money lent or invested, excluding interest

principal actor

the person taking the leading role in a play or event

principal dancer

the highest-ranking dancer in a ballet company

자주 혼동되는 단어

principal vs principle

A 'principle' is a fundamental truth, law, or moral belief, whereas 'principal' as an adjective means 'main'.

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사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective, 'principal' always comes before a noun to indicate importance. It can also function as a noun to mean the head of a school or the main amount of a loan.

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자주 하는 실수

The most frequent error is spelling it as 'principle' when trying to describe something as 'main' or 'most important'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'principalis', meaning 'first' or 'original', from 'princeps' (first, chief).

문법 패턴

Used attributively (before the noun) Non-gradable (something is usually either the principal one or it isn't) Can be used as a noun (countable)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the US, UK, and Australia, 'Principal' is the standard title for the head of an elementary or high school.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.

정답!

정답은: principal

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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