principal clause

• n. [语]主句

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The sentence consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause.
   这句中有一个主句和一个从句。
2. Clauses of contrast give information that surprises, or contrasts with the main clause.
   对比状语从句用来表示超出主句表达的意义或与主句形成对比的信息。