音标：[praim]
n. 最佳部分, 初期, 全盛期
a. 主要的, 最初的, 根本的
vt. 加油启动, 灌注, 填装
vi. 加油启动, 灌注, 填装
【经】 最初的, 原始的, 基本的
在线英汉词典
prime的短语、例句：
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adj[attrib 作定语]
1 most important; chief; fundamental 最重要的; 主要的; 基本的
Her prime motive was personal ambition. 她的主要动机是为了实现个人的志向.
Her prime concern is to protect the property. 她最为关心的是保护财产.
It is a matter of prime importance. 此事至为重要.
The prime cause of the trouble was bad management. 造成麻烦的根本原因在於管理不善.
2 of the best quality; excellent 质量最好的; 第一流的
prime (cuts of) beef 上等牛肉（块）
a prime site for development 最适於发展的场地.
3 having all the expected or typical qualities 最理想的; 最典型的
That´s a prime (ie very typical, excellent) example of what I was talking about. 这就是一个恰能印证我所谈的内容的极好的例子.
prime n [sing]
1
(a) state or time of greatest strength, beauty, vigour, etc 最强壮、 最美丽、 最具有活力等的状态或时期
When is a man in his prime? 一个人的盛年在什麽时候?
She is past her prime. 她的大好时光已经过去.
(b) state of highest perfection; the best part 最完美的状态; 最佳部分; 精华
be in the prime of life/youth 正当年富力强[青春大好年华].
2 (rhet 修辞) first or earliest part 第一部分; 最早的部分
the prime of the year, ie spring 第一季度（春季）.
prime v [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth/sb (with sth)
1 make sth ready for use or action 将某物准备好（以便投入使用或起动）
prime a pump, ie put liquid in it to make it start working 给水泵注水使之起动
prime an explosive device, ie set the trigger 使爆炸装置准备起爆（将引爆器置於待触发状态）.
2 prepare (wood, etc) for painting by covering it with a substance that prevents the paint from being absorbed 给（木料等）上底色（以便涂漆）.
3 supply sb with facts or information in advance, sometimes dishonestly, so that he can deal with a situation 事先向某人（有时指以不正当手段）提供情况或讯息（供其采取对策）
The witness had been primed by a lawyer. 这证人曾经受到律师的指点.
The party representative had been well primed with the facts by party headquarters. 党代表已经掌握了总部提供的事实.
The witness seemed to have been primed (ie instructed) about what to say. 这证人看来经人指点过该说什麽不该说什麽.
4 (infml 口) give sb plenty of food and drink (in preparation for sth) 给某人充足饮食（以备从事某事）
We were well primed for the journey with a large breakfast. 为了去旅行, 我们早餐都吃得饱饱的.
5 (idm 习语) prime the `pump encourage the growth of a new or inactive business or industry by investing money in it 将资金投入新的或不景气的公司或行业以刺激其发展.
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