principal
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/ˈprɪnsəpl/
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/ˈprɪnsəpl/
most important; main
The principal reason for the delay is bad weather.
延誤的主要原因是惡劣天氣。
the head of a college or university
The college principal announced new rules.
學院院長宣布了新規定。
the head of a school
The school principal spoke to the students.
學校校長對學生發表了講話。
money that is lent or invested
You must pay back the principal and interest.
你必須償還本金和利息。
the main actor in a play or opera
The principal actor was excellent in the play.
該劇的主演表現非常出色。
a person you represent in business or law
The lawyer acts for the principal in court.
律師在法庭上代表委託人行事。