secondary

1. ADJ If you describe something as secondary, you mean that it is less important than something else. 次要的

The street erupted in a huge explosion, with secondary explosions in the adjoining buildings. 街上突然发生了一次巨大爆炸，相邻的建筑物里伴随有一些次级爆炸。

They argue that human rights considerations are now of only secondary importance. 他们争辩说人权考虑现在只是次要的。

2. ADJ Secondary diseases or infections happen as a result of another disease or infection that has already happened. (疾病、感染等) 续发性的

These patients had been operated on for the primary cancer but there was evidence of secondary tumours. 这些病人曾因原发性癌症做过手术，但是又有了继发性肿瘤迹象。

3. ADJ Secondary education is given to students between the ages of 11 or 12 and 17 or 18. (教育) 中等的

Examinations are taken after about five years of secondary education. 经过约五年的中等教育后参加考试。