cardinal

更新时间:2026-06-20 09:26:13   栏目: 英语词典

Cardinal 词条

1. 词义:

Cardinal(形容词): 主要的,最重要的,基础的;根本的。

Cardinal(名词): (1)基数词;(2)红衣主教;(3)(鸟类) cardinal,红衣鸟。

2. 音标:

英式音标:[ˈkɑːdɪnəl]

美式音标:[ˈkɑːrdɪnəl]

3. 词源:

来自拉丁语“cardinalis”,意为“主要的、重要的”,源于“cardo”(轴心),指“关键的点”。

4. 用法:

作为形容词,指非常重要、关键、基本的事物。

作为名词时,主要指基数词、红衣主教或一种鸟类。

5. 例句:

The cardinal rule of any successful business is to provide excellent customer service.

We must follow the cardinal principles of honesty and integrity in all our dealings.

The cardinal numbers are used to count objects, like one, two, three, etc.

The cardinal direction north is crucial for navigation.

The cardinal virtues include wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.

The cardinal of the church presided over the ceremony.

The cardinal's red feathers are a vivid contrast against the snow.

In mathematics, cardinal numbers represent quantities.

His cardinal mistake was not preparing properly for the meeting.

A cardinal rule for a successful relationship is mutual respect.

6. 短语搭配:

Cardinal principle:根本原则

Cardinal number:基数词

Cardinal direction:基准方向(北、南、东、西)

Cardinal sin:严重的罪

Cardinal virtues:四大美德(智慧、勇气、公正、节制)

7. 注意事项:

作为名词时,"cardinal"除了指基数词外,还常指天主教会的高级神职人员,如红衣主教。

作为形容词时,“cardinal”常用来强调事物的重要性或基本性。

8. 相关词汇:

Ordinal:序数词(如first, second等)。