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major

adjective
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
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  1.  
     [usually before noun] very large or important主要的；重要的；大的
    • a major road一条大马路
    • Some major international companies refused to do business with them.一些主要的国际公司拒绝与他们开展业务。
    • He played a major role in setting up the system.他在建立这个系统的过程中起了主要的作用。
    • major sporting events大型体育活动
    • a major issue/factor/project/challenge重大问题/因素/项目/挑战
    • We have encountered major problems.我们遇上了大问题。
    • Four major cities will remove diesel cars by 2025.到2025年，四个主要城市将淘汰柴油汽车。
    • There were calls for major changes to the welfare system.有人要求对福利制度进行重大改革。
    opposite minor
    Synonyms mainmain
    • major
    • key
    • central
    • principal
    • chief
    • prime
    These words all describe somebody/​something that is the largest or most important of its kind.
    • main [only before noun] largest or most important:
      • Be careful crossing the main road.过大马路时小心点。
      • The main thing is to remain calm.最重要的是要保持冷静。
    • major [usually before noun] very large or important:
      • He played a major role in setting up the system.他在建立这个系统的过程中起了主要的作用。
      When major is used with the or my/​your/​his/​her/​our/​their it means ‘the largest or most important’: Our major concern here is combating poverty. In this meaning it is only used to talk about ideas or worries that people have, not physical things, and it is also more formal than main: Be careful crossing the major road. • The major thing is to remain calm.
    • key [usually before noun] most important; essential:
      • He was a key figure in the campaign.他是这场运动的关键人物。
      Key is used most frequently in business and political contexts. It can be used to talk about ideas, or the part that somebody plays in a situation, but not physical things. It is slightly more informal than major, especially when used after a noun and linking verb: Speed is key at this point.
    • central (rather formal) most important:指最重要的、首要的、主要的：
      • The central issue is that of widespread racism.最重要的问题是种族主义到处泛滥。
      Central is used in a similar way to key, but is more formal. It is most frequently used in the phrase something is central to something else.
    • principal [only before noun] (rather formal) most important:指最重要的、首要的、主要的：
      • The principal reason for this omission is lack of time.跳过它的主要原因是时间不足。
      Principal is mostly used for statements of fact about which there can be no argument. To state an opinion, or to try to persuade somebody of the facts as you see them, it is more usual to use key or central: The key/​central issue here is…
    • chief [only before noun] (rather formal) most important:指最重要的、首要的、主要的：
      • Unemployment was the chief cause of poverty.失业是贫穷的主要原因。
    • prime [only before noun] (rather formal) most important; to be considered first:
      • My prime concern is to protect my property.我最关心的是保护自己的财产。
    Patterns
    • a/​the main/​major/​key/​central/​principal/​chief/​prime aim/​concern
    • a/​the main/​major/​principal road/​town/​city
    • the main/​key thing is to…
    • to be of major/​key/​central/​prime importance
    Extra Examples
    • He had major surgery on his back and moves slowly.他的背做了大手术，动作缓慢。
    • Our major concern here is combating poverty.我们在这里的主要关注是与贫困作斗争。
    • The openness of the internet is a major part of its appeal.互联网的开放性是其吸引力的重要组成部分。
    • These companies are all major players in the food industry.这些公司都是食品行业的主要参与者。
  2. [not before noun] serious严重
    • Never mind—it's not major.别担心，这不严重。
  3. (music音乐) based on a scale (= a series of eight notes) in which the third note is two whole tones / steps higher than the first note大调的
    • the key of D majorD 大调
    • the eight notes of the major scale主要音阶的八音符
    compare minorTopics Musicc1
  4. (North American English) related to somebody’s main subject of study in college（课程）主修的
    5. Word OriginMiddle English: from Latin, comparative of magnus ‘great’; perhaps influenced by French majeur.

major

noun
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
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  1. [countable]
    (abbreviation Maj.)
    an officer of fairly high rank in the army or the US air force少校
    • Major Smith史密斯少校
    • He's a major in the US army.他是美国陆军少校。
    see also drum major, sergeant majorTopics War and conflictc1
  2. [countable] (North American English) the main subject or course of a student at college or university主修课程；专业课
    • Her major is French.她的专业课是法语。
    compare minor
    Wordfinder
    Topics Educationc1
  3. [countable] (North American English) a student studying a particular subject as the main part of their course主修学生；主修生
    • She's a French major.她是法语专业的学生。
    Topics Educationc1
  4. a major organization or competition严重
    • The output of the big five oil majors has fallen in recent years.近年来，石油五大巨头的产量有所下降。
    • The greatest achievement in tennis is to win all four majors in a single year.网球上最大的成就是在一年内赢得了所有四个专业的冠军。
    CultureThe Majors is the name given to the four most important tournaments (= sports competitions) in golf. They are the British Open, the US Open, the US Masters Tournament and the US PGA Championship.The term Majors is also sometimes used for the four most important tournaments in tennis, also called the Grand Slams. They are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
  5. the majors
     [plural] (North American English, sport体育) the major leagues大联盟
    6. Word OriginMiddle English: from Latin, comparative of magnus ‘great’; perhaps influenced by French majeur.

major

verb
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they major
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
he / she / it majors
/ˈmeɪdʒəz/
/ˈmeɪdʒərz/
past simple majored
/ˈmeɪdʒəd/
/ˈmeɪdʒərd/
past participle majored
/ˈmeɪdʒəd/
/ˈmeɪdʒərd/
-ing form majoring
/ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/
/ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/
Phrasal Verbs
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高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
majormajorD.J.:[ˈmeidʒə]K.K.:[ˈmedʒɚ]adj.1.■较大的; 主要的; 严重的There are major and minor principles in everything, and the minor principles are all subordinate to the major.事情有大道理, 有小道理, 一切小道理都归大道理管着。Seek common ground on major questions while reserving differences on minor ones.求大同存小异。The major part of the town was ruined by the earthquake.这城镇的大部分已被这次地震造成一片废墟。The output of 13 major products has increased by a wide margin.十三项主要产品的产量都有大幅度增长。The two major dancers are level with each other.两个主要舞蹈演员长得一般高。Scientists think they have broken through in their attempt to find the causes of many major diseases.科学家们认为, 他们在探索主要病症的病因方面有了新的进展。They suffered some major setbacks during the fighting.在这次战斗中, 他们遭到了严重挫折。The car needs major repairs.这辆汽车需要大修。The year went out with the news of a major earthquake in Peru.那年年终, 传来了秘鲁发生大地震的消息。Lack of experience does not constitute a major hindrance to progress.经验缺乏并不是进步的主要障碍。They were understood to have reviewed all major foreign policy issues.据了解, 他们讨论了所有重大的外交政策问题。n.1.■少校A major precedes a captain in rank.少校军阶高于上尉。The major ordered his men to fall in at once.少校命令他的士兵立即集合。2.■专业; 主修科目Mathematics is my major.我的专业是数学。vi.1.■〈美〉主修, 专攻She majored in Maths and Physics at university.她在大学里主修数学和物理。Are you majoring in English Literature?你是在专修英国文学吗?He majored in International Politics at Harvard University.他在哈佛大学主修国际政治。In college I majored in Natural Science. What was your major?上大学时我主修自然科学, 你当时学什么专业?Brian majored in Economics.布莱恩主修经济学。
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major adjective | noun | verb
 1 
ma·jor / 5medV[ ; 5meIdVE /adjective
1. usually before nounhaving very serious or worrying results重大的，严重的;ANTminor
•There is a major problem with parking in London.在伦敦，停车是个很大的问题。
•The loss of their goalkeeper through injury was a major setback for the team.守门员因伤缺阵是这个队的一大损失。
•He underwent major heart surgery recently.他最近做了心脏大手术。
•It could have sparked a major confrontation.此事原本可能导致一场严重的冲突。
2. usually before nounvery large or important, when compared to other things or people of a similar kind大的，重要的，主要的;ANTminor
major role / part / factor etc
•Britain played a major role in the negotiations.英国在谈判中发挥了重要作用。
•There are two major political parties in the US.美国有两大政党。
•The government's major concern is with preventing road accidents.政府的大事是预防道路交通事故。
•Smoking is one of the major causes of cancer.吸烟是引发癌症的主要原因之一。
•the major developments in computer technology计算机技术的重大进步
•a major road一条大路
3. not before nounAmE spokenvery important非常重要的:
•This is major? You got me out of bed for this?这就叫做重要？ 你把我从床上弄起来就是为了这个？
4. a major KEY is based on a musical SCALE in which there are SEMITONES between the third and fourth and the seventh and eighth notes〔音乐〕大音阶的，大调的;
⇒minor:
•a symphony in D majorD 大调交响乐
 2 
majornoun C
1. an officer of middle rank in the British or US army or MARINES , or in the US airforce少校
⇒DRUM MAJOR
2. especially AmEthe main subject that a student studies at college or university〔大学的〕主修科目，专业:
•Her major is history.她的主修科目是历史。
3. AmEsomeone studying a particular subject as their main subject at college or university〔大学中〕主修某科目的学生，某专业的学生:
•She's a history major.她是历史专业的学生。
4. the majors pl.the MAJOR LEAGUES〔美国〕职业棒球大联盟，大联盟
 3 
majorverb
 PHRASAL VERBS 
major in sth
especially AmEto study something as your main subject at college or university〔在大学〕主修:
•He's majoring in Political Science.他主修政治学。
major on sth
especially BrE to pay particular attention to one subject or thing专门研究，着重于〔一个课题或问题〕:
•The company is planning to major on offering the machines we need.这家公司正在计划专门提供我们所需的机械。
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高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444

major
1 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ adjective
1 major
/ˈmeɪʤɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of MAJOR
1 
a  : very important重要的；重大的
b  always used before a noun : large in number, amount, or extent（数量、程度等）大的
2 
: very serious or bad很严重的；很糟糕的
3 
music
a  of a scale : having semitones between the third and fourth and the seventh and eighth notes大调音阶的
b  : based on a major scale大调的
— compare 1minor 3
2 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ noun
plural majors
2 major
/ˈmeɪʤɚ/
noun
plural majors
Learner's definition of MAJOR
[count]
1 
: a military officer in the army, air force, or marines who ranks above a captain少校
— see also sergeant major
2 
US
a  : the main subject studied by a college or university student（大学）主修科目，主修课程
— compare 2minor 2
b  : a student who has a specified main subject of study（某专业的）主修学生

the majors

US, informal
: the major leagues of baseball（美国）职业棒球大联盟
— see also drum major
3 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ verb
majors; majored; majoring
3 major
/ˈmeɪʤɚ/
verb
majors; majored; majoring
Learner's definition of MAJOR

major in

[phrasal verb]
major in (something) US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as your main subject of study（大学）主修

major on

[phrasal verb]
major on (something) British
: to pay special attention to (something)专门研究，特别关注（某事）
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高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
major a 较大的,主要的
maj=great 大,伟大
major a 较大的,主要的
majority n 大多数 (major 主要的+ity)
majestic a 雄伟的,壮丽的 (maj+estic 表形容词,如:a-grestic 农村的)
majestic a 雄伟,壮丽 (majestic 的名词)
mayor n 市长 (may[=maj]+or 人=大人=市长)
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 392 COCA: 444
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