1580s, via Italian maggiordomo or Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus "chief of the household," also "mayor of the palace" under the Merovingians, from Latin major "greater" (see major (adj.)) + genitive of domus "house" (see domestic).
实用例句
1. The seven major industrial countries will have their yearly meeting in London.
7个主要工业国家将在伦敦举行一年一度的会议。来自柯林斯例句
2. He said the issue was not a major irritant.
他说那个问题不是什么大问题。来自柯林斯例句
3. The rail strike is causing major disruptions at the country's ports.
铁路罢工使该国港口陷入了一片混乱。来自柯林斯例句
4. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.
联合国在监督停火方面会发挥重要作用。来自柯林斯例句
5. His pitching was a legend among major league hitters.
