cardinal
UK/'kɑ:dinәl/US
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Definitions
n.
A senior official of the Roman Catholic Church ranking just below the pope; a bright red North American songbird; a deep red colour.
红衣主教；北美红雀；深红色
adj.
Of the greatest importance; fundamental; describing a number indicating quantity (e.g. one, two, three).
最重要的，基本的；基数的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcardinroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations
- 1.cardinal rule基本规则
- 2.cardinal direction主要方向
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cardinal rule of cooking is to taste your food as you go.
- 2.
A red cardinal perched on the snowy branch outside the window.