어떤 것의 가장 중요한 부분이나 주된 버팀목이 되는 사람 또는 사물.
A person or thing that acts as the primary support or the most important part of something.
예문:
"The small family-owned bakery has been the mainstay of the neighborhood for decades."
"Exporting crude oil remains the mainstay of the nation's revenue."
"He was the mainstay of the defense, preventing several goals during the final match."
범선에서 주마스트를 앞쪽으로 지탱하기 위해 앞마스트 아래쪽으로 연결한 굵은 밧줄.
A strong rope or cable that supports the mainmast of a sailing vessel, extending forward to the foot of the foremast.
예문:
"The crew inspected the mainstay for signs of fraying before setting sail across the Atlantic."
"During the gale, the tension on the mainstay reached a critical level."