secondary
UK/'sekәndәri/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Of second rank or importance; derived from or dependent on something primary.
次要的；中等的；派生的
n.
Something of secondary rank or importance, such as a secondary school or a defensive player in football.
次要事物；中学；（橄榄球）后卫
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsecondother
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aryrelating to, connected with
=secondary
Common Collocations
- 1.secondary school中学
- 2.secondary importance次要地位
- 3.secondary effects次生影响
- 4.secondary source二手资料
Example Sentences
- 1.
Cost is a secondary concern; quality should always come first.
- 2.
She suffered secondary infections after her surgery.
- 3.
The secondary effects of the policy were not fully anticipated.