in the main

副词 in the main:

1. for the most part
   同义词：chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly
2. without distinction of one from others
   同义词：generally, in general

1. The whole school (was) assembled in the main hall.
   全校在大礼堂集合。
2. These businessmen are in the main honest.
   这些商人大都很诚实。
3. The meetings are on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the main hall.
   会议在星期二和星期四於大礼堂举行。
4. Put this letter in the main file.
   把这封信放在主要文件夹中。
5. The result be, in the main, satisfactory.
   结果基本上是令人满意的。