major

Describes something that is very important, large, or serious in scale or effect.

ruОписывает что-то очень важное, крупное или серьёзное по масштабу или воздействию.esDescribe algo muy importante, grande o serio en escala o impacto; también puede referirse al grado académico principal o a un campo de estudio especializado.frDécrit quelque chose de très important, de grande envergure ou de sérieux par son échelle ou son impact.deBeschreibt etwas, das sehr wichtig, groß oder ernst vom Ausmaß oder von der Wirkung her ist. Bezieht sich oft auf den bedeutendsten oder größten Teil einer Sache.ptDescreve algo muito importante, grande ou sério em escala ou impacto.zh形容某事物非常重要、规模大或严重，影响深远。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء بالغ الأهمية أو كبير الحجم أو خطير الأثر. يشمل المعنى الأساسي أو الأكبر أو الأهم في مجاله.

1. Important or significant A2 formal

   Very important, large, or serious in effect or scope.

   • This is a major decision for the company.
   • The storm caused major damage to the city.
   • She played a major role in the project's success.

   ruВажныйesImportante o significativofrImportant, significatifdeBedeutendptImportantezh重要的arمهم

   Synonyms: chiefconsiderablecrucialimportantkeynotablenoteworthyprimaryprincipalprominentserioussignificantsizablesubstantialweighty

   Antonyms: insignificantminornegligibleslighttrivialunimportant

2. Large in size or scale B1 formal

   Considerable in size, extent, or degree.

   • There has been a major increase in sales this quarter.
   • The highway underwent a major renovation.
   • He suffered a major heart attack.

   ruКрупныйesgrande, importantefrDe grande ampleurdeGroßptGrandezh重大的arكبير الحجم أو النطاق

   Synonyms: bigconsiderableextensivegreatlargelarge-scalesignificantsizablesizeablesubstantial

   Antonyms: insignificantminorslightsmall

3. Primary or main B1 formal

   Being the most important or main element.

   • The major reason for the delay was the weather.
   • Her major concern is the safety of the children.
   • The major issue is funding.

   ruГлавныйesprincipal, mayorfrprincipal, majeurdeHaupt-ptPrincipalzh主要的arرئيسي

   Synonyms: centralchiefforemostkeyleadingmainpredominantprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonyms: lesserminorsecondarysubordinate

• more major comparative form
• most major superlative form

A noun referring to a military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel, or a principal field of study chosen by a university student.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее воинское звание выше капитана и ниже подполковника, или основная область обучения, выбранная студентом университета.esSustantivo que designa el rango militar superior al de capitán e inferior al de teniente coronel, o el campo principal de estudio que elige un estudiante universitario.frNom désignant un grade militaire supérieur à celui de capitaine et inférieur à celui de lieutenant-colonel, ou la principale discipline d'études choisie par un étudiant universitaire.deSubstantiv für einen militärischen Dienstgrad oberhalb des Hauptmanns und unterhalb des Oberstleutnants oder für das Hauptfach eines Studierenden an einer Universität.ptSubstantivo que designa a patente militar acima de capitão e abaixo de tenente-coronel, ou a principal área de estudo escolhida por um estudante universitário.zh名词，指军衔中高于上尉、低于中校的军衔（少校），或大学生选择的主修专业或主修领域。arاسم يدل على رتبة عسكرية فوق النقيب ودون المقدم، أو التخصص الرئيسي الذي يختاره الطالب في الجامعة.

1. Military rank B1 formal

   An officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.

   • The major gave orders to the troops.
   • He was promoted to major after ten years of service.
   • Major Smith led the battalion during the exercise.

   ruМайорesGrado militar de mayorfrCommandant (grade militaire)deMajorptMajorzh少校arرائد

2. Academic field of study A2 formal american

   The main subject or field of study that a university student specializes in.

   • She chose biology as her major.
   • His major is computer science.
   • What is your major in college?

   ruСпециальностьesEspecialidad universitariafrdomaine d'études principaldeStudienfachptCursozh专业arالتخصص الأكاديمي

   Synonyms: concentrationcourse of studydisciplinefieldspecializationsubject

3. Important person or thing B2 informal

   A person or thing that is significant or prominent in a particular context.

   • He is a major in the music industry.
   • This event is a major in the city's calendar.
   • She is considered a major in the field of neuroscience.

   ruВажная персонаesPersona o cosa importantefrPersonne ou chose importantedeWichtige PersonptPessoa importantezh重要人物arشخص أو شيء مهم

   Synonyms: bigwigcelebritydignitarynotablepersonagestar

• majors plural form
• majors' possessive plural form
• major's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate specializing in a particular subject or field of study, typically at a college or university.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения специализации в определённом предмете или области обучения, обычно в колледже или университете.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que alguien se especializa en una materia o campo de estudio concreto, normalmente en la universidad o el colegio; también implica dedicarse principalmente a esa área.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer la spécialisation dans une matière ou un domaine d'études, généralement au collège ou à l'université.deVerb, das angibt, dass man sich auf ein bestimmtes Fach oder Studiengebiet spezialisiert, meist an einer Hochschule oder Universität.ptVerbo usado para indicar especialização em uma determinada matéria ou área de estudo, geralmente na faculdade ou universidade.zh动词，指在大学或学院中主修某一专业或领域，即以某学科作为主要学习方向。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التخصص في مادة أو مجال دراسي معين، عادةً في الكلية أو الجامعة. كما يعني جعل الشيء ذا أهمية كبرى أو التركيز عليه.

1. Specialize in a subject B1 formal american

   To study a particular subject as one's main field of study at a college or university.

   • She majored in biology at Harvard University.
   • He decided to major in computer science after his first year.
   • Many students major in business administration.

   ruСпециализироватьсяesEspecializarse enfrSe spécialiser (dans une matière)deals Hauptfach studierenptFormar-se na área principalzh主修arالتخصص في مادة دراسية

   Synonyms: concentratefocusspecializestudy

• majored past participle
• majored past simple
• majoring present participle
• majors third person singular