principal clause

基本解释

Even if the principal process types are the same, positions of the participants and process types of the transitivity in the subordinate clause are quite different.
即使主要及物过程类型的选择相同，在其成分及次要过程类型的选择上则存在差异。
While translating long sentences, first find the structure of the original sentence, principal clause and subordinate clause, find out the logical relation between them.
翻译长句时要先弄清原文的句法结构，找出主句和从句以及它们之间的逻辑关系；
Bisque clause: Clause in loan agreement that entitles a Borrower to postpone payments of interest and principal for limited periods of time in Balance of payments difficulties.
修正条款：贷款协定中的一项条款，它授权借款人在国际收支出现困难时，在一定时限内推迟还本付息。
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That Clause requires Senate confirmation for principal U.S. officers, other than inferior officers, who report to and may be removed by higher officers appointed by the President.
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