secondary

• 形容某事物的意义、级别或价值相对较低，次于第一或主要的；非首要的。

Describes something that is of lesser importance, rank, or value than something else; coming after the first or primary.

1. Less importantB1formal

   Coming after the first in importance or position; not primary.

   次要的

   • Safety is our primary concern; cost is secondary.
   • The secondary effects of the policy were unexpected.
   • Her career was secondary to her family responsibilities.

   同义词ancillaryinferiorlessermarginalminorperipheralsubordinatesubsidiary

   反义词chiefforemostmainprimaryprincipal

2. Derived or resultingB2formal

   Coming from or caused by something else; not original.

   次要的；派生的

   • The secondary infection developed after the initial illness.
   • Secondary sources provide analysis of primary data.
   • The secondary market deals with previously issued securities.

   同义词consequentdependentderivativederivedindirectresultantsecondhand

   反义词directinitialoriginalprimaryroot

3. Education levelA2formal

   Relating to education for children typically between the ages of 11 and 18.

   中等教育阶段

   • She teaches at a secondary school in London.
   • Secondary education is compulsory in most countries.
   • He completed his secondary studies with honors.

   反义词primary

• 名词，指次要的、第二位的、从属的或由主要事物衍生出来的事物。

A noun referring to something that is of lesser importance, second in rank or order, or derived from something primary.

不可数

1. Person in second positionB2formal

   A person who acts as a deputy or assistant to a primary person.

   副手

   • The secondary will take over if the manager is unavailable.
   • He served as a secondary to the chief negotiator.

   同义词aidealternateassistantbackupdeputyproxysecondsubordinate

2. Secondary school studentA2informalbritish

   A student attending a secondary school (high school).

   中学生

   • The secondaries are on their lunch break now.
   • She is a secondary at the local comprehensive school.