mainspring
noun /ˈmeɪnsprɪŋ/
/ˈmeɪnsprɪŋ/
- [usually singular] mainspring (of something) (formal) the most important part of something; the most important influence on something
主体部分;主要影响 - Small companies are the mainspring of the British economy.
小公司是英国经济的主体。 - Her Christian faith was the mainspring of her life.
她的基督教信仰是她生活的主要动力。
- Small companies are the mainspring of the British economy.
- the most important spring in a watch, clock, etc.
(钟表等的)主发条