prime
/praɪm/
prime 1
adj.
First in order of rank, time, or importance; original; early. （品质上、时间上、或重要上占）第一的；原始的；早的。
First in excellence; excellent. 最佳的；最优的。
Primary. 根本的。
Being at the highest point of life; vigorous. 壮年的；壮盛的。
(Meat) of the best quality. （肉类）品质最好的。
Having the highest credit rating. 信用最高的。
(TV time) of the highest value. （电视时间）黄金时段的。
n.
The first or best part of anything; esp. the beginning of the day or year. 最初部分；最佳部分；黎明；春天。
The spring of life; youth; also, full maturity. 青春；壮年；盛年。
- The clusters of grapes are just now in their prime. 葡萄累累正值成熟时。
A mark ['] placed above and to the right of a figure to indicate a minute, inch, etc. or to distinguish similar but different symbols. 表示分（钟）、英吋等的符号[']。
Any of the first set of equal subdivisions of a unit, as a degree, itself divisible into seconds. 一分(= minute)。
- a prime number 质数。
The second of the canonical hours. 【宗】早课；晨祷。
短语:
be cut off in one's prime 【口】英年早逝。
in the prime of life [manhood] 正值青春[壮年]。
习语:
prime cost 【经】原价；主要成本。
prime factor 【数】质因数。
prime meridian 本初子午线。
prime minister 总理；首相。
prime mover (a)原动力。(b)发起人。
prime number 【数】质数。质数是为只能够被本身及“一”整除的数。
prime rate 【美】最低利率。
prime time 【美】（电视广播）黄金时段。
衍生词:
adv. primely. n. primeness.
prime 2
(过去式: primed; 过去完成式: primed; 现在进行式: priming)
v.t.
To prepare for firing, as a gun, or for lifting by filling with water, as a pump. 上火药备放；注水备生（如抽水机）。
To cover with the first coat of paint or plaster. 涂以底漆。
To put into good working condition. 预备。
To instruct as to what must be said. 预先指示。
To supply with information, answers, etc. 提供资料解答等。
衍生词:
n. primer.
prime
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
prime¹
/praɪm/
adj.
1. (excellent) [+ quality] 最高的； [+ site, location] 最优的；最佳的； [+ meat] 最上等的
- The meat must be of prime quality. 这些肉的质量一定是最好的。
- It was one of the City's prime sites. 这是伦敦城最佳地段之一。
- offices in a prime location 位置极佳的办公室
- a piece of prime beef 一片上等牛肉
to be in prime condition 在最佳情况下
- The champion was in prime condition. 当时这位冠军状态正佳。
to be a prime example of sth 是某事的最好例证
- This section of road is a prime example of bad traffic planning. 这段公路是道路设计糟糕的最好例证。
2. (basic) [+ requirement] 基础的；基本的；最初的
- Maths is no longer a prime requirement for a career in accountancy. 在会计职业中数学已不再是最基本的要求了。
3. (main) [+ concern, suspect, target, candidate] 首位的；首要的；主要的
- Political stability will be a prime concern. 政治稳定将成为人们首要关心的事情。
- She was a prime target for blackmail. 她是敲诈勒索的首要目标。
- The police will see me as the prime suspect. 警方将把我列为头号嫌疑犯。
to be of prime importance 是最重要的
- The child's safety is of prime importance. 这个孩子的安全是重中之重。
4. 【数】 (having no factors except itself or one) 素的
- x² + x + 3 is a prime polynomial. x² + x + 3是个素多项式。
5. to be prime to sth【数】 (have no common factors) 与…互素
- 20 is prime to 21. 20与21互素。
6. 【金融】 (having best credit rating) 最高信用等级的；信用等级最高的
- prime investments 最高信用等级投资
/praɪm/
adj.
1. (excellent) [+ quality] 最高的； [+ site, location] 最优的；最佳的； [+ meat] 最上等的
- The meat must be of prime quality. 这些肉的质量一定是最好的。
- It was one of the City's prime sites. 这是伦敦城最佳地段之一。
- offices in a prime location 位置极佳的办公室
- a piece of prime beef 一片上等牛肉
to be in prime condition 在最佳情况下
- The champion was in prime condition. 当时这位冠军状态正佳。
to be a prime example of sth 是某事的最好例证
- This section of road is a prime example of bad traffic planning. 这段公路是道路设计糟糕的最好例证。
2. (basic) [+ requirement] 基础的；基本的；最初的
- Maths is no longer a prime requirement for a career in accountancy. 在会计职业中数学已不再是最基本的要求了。
3. (main) [+ concern, suspect, target, candidate] 首位的；首要的；主要的
- Political stability will be a prime concern. 政治稳定将成为人们首要关心的事情。
- She was a prime target for blackmail. 她是敲诈勒索的首要目标。
- The police will see me as the prime suspect. 警方将把我列为头号嫌疑犯。
to be of prime importance 是最重要的
- The child's safety is of prime importance. 这个孩子的安全是重中之重。
4. 【数】 (having no factors except itself or one) 素的
- x² + x + 3 is a prime polynomial. x² + x + 3是个素多项式。
5. to be prime to sth【数】 (have no common factors) 与…互素
- 20 is prime to 21. 20与21互素。
6. 【金融】 (having best credit rating) 最高信用等级的；信用等级最高的
- prime investments 最高信用等级投资
prime²
/praɪm/
vt.
1. (prepare) 使准备好；使完成准备工作
- Their audiences are primed and at the ready. 他们的观众都已经准备就绪。
to be primed to do sth 准备做某事
- I'm pretty much primed to believe anything bad about her. 我已经准备好相信有关她的一切传言了。
to prime sb to do sth 使某人准备好做某事
- I had primed her to answer their questions simply and accurately. 我已经让她准备好简洁准确地回答他们的问题。
2. (apply primer to) [+ surface] 在…涂底漆；为…涂底色
- Michael set up painting equipment and primed canvases. 迈克尔支起绘画工具, 准备在画布上涂底色。
3. (fill with fluid) [+ pump] (通过注入燃料等)使…启动
- Jack primed the pump. 杰克把泵启动了。
4. (increase fuel in) [+ carburettor] 给…注入燃料发动
- He needed to prime the carburettor, but didn't have any containers. 他需要给汽化器注入燃料使其启动, 但他没有容器。
5. (prepare for detonation or firing) [+ gun, bomb] 为…装雷管(或火帽)
- Tom keeps a primed shotgun in his office. 汤姆在办公室放有一支装好子弹的猎枪。
- He was priming the bomb to go off in an hour's time. 他正在给炸弹装起爆药, 准备在一小时内引爆。
6. (brief) [+ person] 事先为…提供消息；事先向…介绍基本情况
- Marianne had not known until Arnold primed her that she was to be the sole female. 直到阿诺德事先向她透露, 玛丽安娜才知道自己将是唯一的女性。
- Claire wished she'd primed Sarah beforehand. 克莱尔多么希望她事先告知过萨拉。
vi.
(operate with steam) [steam engine, boiler +] 运行；启动
/praɪm/
vt.
1. (prepare) 使准备好；使完成准备工作
- Their audiences are primed and at the ready. 他们的观众都已经准备就绪。
to be primed to do sth 准备做某事
- I'm pretty much primed to believe anything bad about her. 我已经准备好相信有关她的一切传言了。
to prime sb to do sth 使某人准备好做某事
- I had primed her to answer their questions simply and accurately. 我已经让她准备好简洁准确地回答他们的问题。
2. (apply primer to) [+ surface] 在…涂底漆；为…涂底色
- Michael set up painting equipment and primed canvases. 迈克尔支起绘画工具, 准备在画布上涂底色。
3. (fill with fluid) [+ pump] (通过注入燃料等)使…启动
- Jack primed the pump. 杰克把泵启动了。
4. (increase fuel in) [+ carburettor] 给…注入燃料发动
- He needed to prime the carburettor, but didn't have any containers. 他需要给汽化器注入燃料使其启动, 但他没有容器。
5. (prepare for detonation or firing) [+ gun, bomb] 为…装雷管(或火帽)
- Tom keeps a primed shotgun in his office. 汤姆在办公室放有一支装好子弹的猎枪。
- He was priming the bomb to go off in an hour's time. 他正在给炸弹装起爆药, 准备在一小时内引爆。
6. (brief) [+ person] 事先为…提供消息；事先向…介绍基本情况
- Marianne had not known until Arnold primed her that she was to be the sole female. 直到阿诺德事先向她透露, 玛丽安娜才知道自己将是唯一的女性。
- Claire wished she'd primed Sarah beforehand. 克莱尔多么希望她事先告知过萨拉。
vi.
(operate with steam) [steam engine, boiler +] 运行；启动
prime³
/praɪm/
n.
1. (best time) 全盛时期；顶点
- This formula helps to protect and nourish skin that is past its prime. 这种配方帮助保护和滋养已过了最佳期的皮肤。
- the Century Hotel in its prime 全盛时期的世纪酒店
- a career that hasn't yet reached its prime 一项尚未达到鼎盛时期的事业
- The garden is in its prime during the spring. 花园在春天时最漂亮。
2. (period of vigour) 青年；壮年
- Maybe I'm just coming into my prime now. 也许现在我正刚刚步入壮年期。
in the prime of your life or in the prime of lifeorin your prime 在人生的盛年时期
- a confident young woman in the prime of her life 一个正当盛年的自信女青年
- young people in the prime of life 风华正茂的年轻人
- I had been a good player in my prime. 我在盛年时期, 可是个很出色的运动员。
past your prime 已过壮年；风华不再
- We've had a series of athletes trying to come back well past their prime. 我们有许多运动员试图在早已过了盛年后再创辉煌。
3. <诗> (beginning) 最初；初期(如春天)
- For love is crowned with the prime. 因为爱情在春天最美。
4. =prime number
5. 【语言】 (part of word) 素
- Each semantic target is paired with a semantically related prime. 每个语义目标都在语义上有相对应的语素。
6. 【音】 (unison) 同度
7. 【音】 (tonic) [+of scale] 主音；第一音；基音
- a dominant prime 一个主音
8. 【史】 (canonical hour) 晨祷, 晨经(天主教七段祈祷时间中的第二段)
- After prime, they go about their day's work. 晨祷过后, 他们开始着手一天的工作。
9. 【击剑】 (position) (击剑中八个防御姿势中的)第一姿势
- a left-handed parry prime 一种左手挡开的第一姿势
/praɪm/
n.
1. (best time) 全盛时期；顶点
- This formula helps to protect and nourish skin that is past its prime. 这种配方帮助保护和滋养已过了最佳期的皮肤。
- the Century Hotel in its prime 全盛时期的世纪酒店
- a career that hasn't yet reached its prime 一项尚未达到鼎盛时期的事业
- The garden is in its prime during the spring. 花园在春天时最漂亮。
2. (period of vigour) 青年；壮年
- Maybe I'm just coming into my prime now. 也许现在我正刚刚步入壮年期。
in the prime of your life or in the prime of lifeorin your prime 在人生的盛年时期
- a confident young woman in the prime of her life 一个正当盛年的自信女青年
- young people in the prime of life 风华正茂的年轻人
- I had been a good player in my prime. 我在盛年时期, 可是个很出色的运动员。
past your prime 已过壮年；风华不再
- We've had a series of athletes trying to come back well past their prime. 我们有许多运动员试图在早已过了盛年后再创辉煌。
3. <诗> (beginning) 最初；初期(如春天)
- For love is crowned with the prime. 因为爱情在春天最美。
4. =prime number
5. 【语言】 (part of word) 素
- Each semantic target is paired with a semantically related prime. 每个语义目标都在语义上有相对应的语素。
6. 【音】 (unison) 同度
7. 【音】 (tonic) [+of scale] 主音；第一音；基音
- a dominant prime 一个主音
8. 【史】 (canonical hour) 晨祷, 晨经(天主教七段祈祷时间中的第二段)
- After prime, they go about their day's work. 晨祷过后, 他们开始着手一天的工作。
9. 【击剑】 (position) (击剑中八个防御姿势中的)第一姿势
- a left-handed parry prime 一种左手挡开的第一姿势
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
prime
n. 最初，青春，精华；adj. 主要的，最初的，有青春活力的，最好的，第一流的，根本的，[数]素数的；v. 预先准备好，<；口>；让人吃（喝）足，灌注，填装
【根】prim, prin, prem＝first（第一）
n. 最初，青春，精华；adj. 主要的，最初的，有青春活力的，最好的，第一流的，根本的，[数]素数的；v. 预先准备好，<；口>；让人吃（喝）足，灌注，填装
【根】prim, prin, prem＝first（第一）
- 英语>简体中文, 英文字根词典
prime
n. 最初，青春，精华
adj. 主要的，最初的，有青春活力的，最好的，第一流的，根本的，[数] 素数的
v. 预先准备好，<口>让人吃（喝）足，灌注，填装
n. 最初，青春，精华
adj. 主要的，最初的，有青春活力的，最好的，第一流的，根本的，[数] 素数的
v. 预先准备好，<口>让人吃（喝）足，灌注，填装
- 英语>简体中文, 计算机词典
prime
adj.（形容词）
1. First in excellence, quality, or value.See Usage Note at perfect 最佳的，最优的：在优点、质量或价值方面属头等的参见 perfect
2. First in degree or rank; chief.See Synonyms at chief 主要的，首要的：程度或职位最高的；首要的参见 chief
3. First or early in time, order, or sequence; original. 最初的，首先的：在时间、次序或顺序上是第一或较早的；原始的
4. Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat. 上等的：特指美国政府规定的肉类最高等级的
5. Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number. 【数学】 质数的，素数的：属于或关于素数的
n.（名词）
1. The earliest hours of the day; dawn. 黎明：一日中最初的几个小时；拂晓
2. The first season of the year; spring. 春季：一年中最早的季节；春天
3. The age of ideal physical perfection and intellectual vigor. 盛年，壮年：具有理想体力最佳状态和智力的年纪
4. The period or phase of ideal or peak condition.See Synonyms at bloom1 全盛时期，颠峰时期：处于理想或巅峰状态的时期或阶段参见 bloom1
5. The first position of thrust and parry in fencing. 第一姿势：击剑中出击和防御中的第一个姿势
6. A mark (&S{¢}) appended above and to the right of a character, especially: 符号：标在一个符号右上角的标记(&S{¢})，特指：
7. One used to distinguish different values of the same variable in a mathematical expression. （在数学表达中用来）区别同一变量的不同值
8. One used to represent a unit of measurement, such as feet or minutes in latitude and longitude. 用来代表衡量单位：用来代表某一测量单位，如经度或纬度上的英尺或分
9. Ecclesiastical 【基督教会】
10. The second of the seven canonical hours. No longer in ecclesiastical use. 第二个时间：七段祈祷时间中的第二段。基督教会中已废除
11. The time appointed for this service, the first hour of the day or 6a.m. 晨祷时间：进行这种礼拜的时间，一般是一天的第一个小时或早上 的六点钟
12. Mathematics A prime number. 【数学】 质数
13. A prime rate. 最优惠贷款利率
v.（动词） primed, prim.ing, primes
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To make ready; prepare: 使准备好；准备：
- guard dogs primed for attack. 看门狗准备攻击
2. To prepare (a gun or mine) for firing by inserting a charge of gunpowder or a primer. 装填火药：为（枪或地雷）装火药或导火索使其准备射击
3. To prepare for operation, as by pouring water into a pump or gasoline into a carburetor. 准备启动：给泵加水或给汽化器内加汽油，从而使发动或进入工作状态
4. To prepare (a surface) for painting by covering with size, primer, or an undercoat. 在…上涂底漆：在（某一表面）涂上底漆、底色或胶料以便油漆
5. To inform or instruct beforehand; coach. 事前指导：提前通知或指导；训练
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become prepared for future action or operation. 准备：为将来的行为或运行而准备好
习惯用语:
prime the pump 【非正式用语】
To encourage the growth or action of something. 鼓励：鼓励某事的发展或行动
adj.（形容词）
1. First in excellence, quality, or value.See Usage Note at perfect 最佳的，最优的：在优点、质量或价值方面属头等的参见 perfect
2. First in degree or rank; chief.See Synonyms at chief 主要的，首要的：程度或职位最高的；首要的参见 chief
3. First or early in time, order, or sequence; original. 最初的，首先的：在时间、次序或顺序上是第一或较早的；原始的
4. Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat. 上等的：特指美国政府规定的肉类最高等级的
5. Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number. 【数学】 质数的，素数的：属于或关于素数的
n.（名词）
1. The earliest hours of the day; dawn. 黎明：一日中最初的几个小时；拂晓
2. The first season of the year; spring. 春季：一年中最早的季节；春天
3. The age of ideal physical perfection and intellectual vigor. 盛年，壮年：具有理想体力最佳状态和智力的年纪
4. The period or phase of ideal or peak condition.See Synonyms at bloom1 全盛时期，颠峰时期：处于理想或巅峰状态的时期或阶段参见 bloom1
5. The first position of thrust and parry in fencing. 第一姿势：击剑中出击和防御中的第一个姿势
6. A mark (&S{¢}) appended above and to the right of a character, especially: 符号：标在一个符号右上角的标记(&S{¢})，特指：
7. One used to distinguish different values of the same variable in a mathematical expression. （在数学表达中用来）区别同一变量的不同值
8. One used to represent a unit of measurement, such as feet or minutes in latitude and longitude. 用来代表衡量单位：用来代表某一测量单位，如经度或纬度上的英尺或分
9. Ecclesiastical 【基督教会】
10. The second of the seven canonical hours. No longer in ecclesiastical use. 第二个时间：七段祈祷时间中的第二段。基督教会中已废除
11. The time appointed for this service, the first hour of the day or 6a.m. 晨祷时间：进行这种礼拜的时间，一般是一天的第一个小时或早上 的六点钟
12. Mathematics A prime number. 【数学】 质数
13. A prime rate. 最优惠贷款利率
v.（动词） primed, prim.ing, primes
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To make ready; prepare: 使准备好；准备：
- guard dogs primed for attack. 看门狗准备攻击
2. To prepare (a gun or mine) for firing by inserting a charge of gunpowder or a primer. 装填火药：为（枪或地雷）装火药或导火索使其准备射击
3. To prepare for operation, as by pouring water into a pump or gasoline into a carburetor. 准备启动：给泵加水或给汽化器内加汽油，从而使发动或进入工作状态
4. To prepare (a surface) for painting by covering with size, primer, or an undercoat. 在…上涂底漆：在（某一表面）涂上底漆、底色或胶料以便油漆
5. To inform or instruct beforehand; coach. 事前指导：提前通知或指导；训练
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become prepared for future action or operation. 准备：为将来的行为或运行而准备好
习惯用语:
prime the pump 【非正式用语】
To encourage the growth or action of something. 鼓励：鼓励某事的发展或行动
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
prime
adj. 主要的，原始的，最好的，素的，最初的，根本的；n. 最初，青春
adj. 主要的，原始的，最好的，素的，最初的，根本的；n. 最初，青春
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
prime
【修】最初，原始，主要；【数】素（数），质（数）[P]；= PRogram Independence/Modularity/Economy 程序的独立性、模块性和经济性
= PRogrammed Instruction for Management Education 管理教育的程序教学
【修】最初，原始，主要；【数】素（数），质（数）[P]；= PRogram Independence/Modularity/Economy 程序的独立性、模块性和经济性
= PRogrammed Instruction for Management Education 管理教育的程序教学
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉计算机词汇
prime
adj. 基本， 首要
adj. 基本， 首要
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
prime
v.
重要性超过；得到优先(权) a. 第一流的；最好的(→prime rate) 〈法〉奖金
v.
重要性超过；得到优先(权) a. 第一流的；最好的(→prime rate) 〈法〉奖金
- 英语>简体中文, 英美法词典
prime
n. 最初的，质数
n. 最初的，质数
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉机械大词典
prime
adj.
首要的; 主要的; 基本的
- This is a matter of prime importance. 这是一个首要的问题。
最好的, 第一流的
- Spring is the prime time for planting. 春天是种植的最好时节。
n.
全盛时期
- He is at the prime of his career. 他正处于事业的巅峰。
vt.
使准备好, 使完成准备工作
- They have primed the explosive device. 他们已使爆炸装置准备起爆。
事先指导, 事先向…提供情况
- The witness at the trial had been carefully primed by defence lawyers. 被告律师对出席审讯的证人事先作了仔细的指导。
adj.
首要的; 主要的; 基本的
- This is a matter of prime importance. 这是一个首要的问题。
最好的, 第一流的
- Spring is the prime time for planting. 春天是种植的最好时节。
n.
全盛时期
- He is at the prime of his career. 他正处于事业的巅峰。
vt.
使准备好, 使完成准备工作
- They have primed the explosive device. 他们已使爆炸装置准备起爆。
事先指导, 事先向…提供情况
- The witness at the trial had been carefully primed by defence lawyers. 被告律师对出席审讯的证人事先作了仔细的指导。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
prime1
(adjective 形容词)
主要的
Our prime aim was to win. 我们主要的目标是获胜。
SEE参阅 primary.
上等的
prime beef. 上等牛肉。
prime grade. 最高级。
SYNONYM 同义词:best, first-class, select, top.
(adjective 形容词)
主要的
Our prime aim was to win. 我们主要的目标是获胜。
SEE参阅 primary.
上等的
prime beef. 上等牛肉。
prime grade. 最高级。
SYNONYM 同义词:best, first-class, select, top.
prime2
(verb 动词)
作好准备
to prime a pump. 把唧筒准备好。
SYNONYM 同义词:get ready, prepare.
(verb 动词)
作好准备
to prime a pump. 把唧筒准备好。
SYNONYM 同义词:get ready, prepare.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
prime1
in the prime of (your) 'life
at the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful 在年富力强的时期；在壮年时期；风华正茂时:
He was struck down in the prime of his life by a heart attack. 他还在壮年就得了心脏病病倒了。
What do you mean, I’m old? I’m still in the prime of life! 你说什么，我老了？我还在盛年呢！
a prime 'mover
a person or a thing that starts sth and has an important influence on its development 原动力；主导力；发动者:
The prime mover in setting up the group was ex-lawyer James Stanley. 这个团体的发起者是做过律师的詹姆斯·斯坦利。
Economic factors are the prime mover of change. 经济因素是变革的原动力。
prime the 'pump
give sb, an organization, etc. financial help in order to support a project, business, etc.when it is beginning 投资以振兴﹙新建企业或新兴行业﹚:
The government should really prime the pump in new high technology projects. That’s the only way they’ll be able to survive in the current economic climate. 政府应该投入资金来扶持高科技新项目，这是在目前的经济形势下唯一能使之生存的方法。
'pump-priming noun:
The nation is relying on pump-priming to get the economy started. 这个国家依靠投资来振兴经济。
in the prime of (your) 'life
at the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful 在年富力强的时期；在壮年时期；风华正茂时:
He was struck down in the prime of his life by a heart attack. 他还在壮年就得了心脏病病倒了。
What do you mean, I’m old? I’m still in the prime of life! 你说什么，我老了？我还在盛年呢！
a prime 'mover
a person or a thing that starts sth and has an important influence on its development 原动力；主导力；发动者:
The prime mover in setting up the group was ex-lawyer James Stanley. 这个团体的发起者是做过律师的詹姆斯·斯坦利。
Economic factors are the prime mover of change. 经济因素是变革的原动力。
prime the 'pump
give sb, an organization, etc. financial help in order to support a project, business, etc.when it is beginning 投资以振兴﹙新建企业或新兴行业﹚:
The government should really prime the pump in new high technology projects. That’s the only way they’ll be able to survive in the current economic climate. 政府应该投入资金来扶持高科技新项目，这是在目前的经济形势下唯一能使之生存的方法。
'pump-priming noun:
The nation is relying on pump-priming to get the economy started. 这个国家依靠投资来振兴经济。
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
prime1
adj.
最初的, 原始的; 原有的; 基本的
首要的, 第一的, 主要的
最好的, 第一流的, 头等的; [英俚]漂亮的
【数】素数的, 互为质数的
青春的
- a matter of prime importance 头等重要的事情
- a prime number 【数】质数, 素数
- prime cost 原价, 成本
- prime morning 黎明
- the prime minister 首相
- Spring is the prime time for planting trees. 春天是植树的最好时间。
adj.
最初的, 原始的; 原有的; 基本的
首要的, 第一的, 主要的
最好的, 第一流的, 头等的; [英俚]漂亮的
【数】素数的, 互为质数的
青春的
- a matter of prime importance 头等重要的事情
- a prime number 【数】质数, 素数
- prime cost 原价, 成本
- prime morning 黎明
- the prime minister 首相
- Spring is the prime time for planting trees. 春天是植树的最好时间。
prime2
n.
初期, 最初, 开始
春(天), 青春; 壮年, 全盛期
精华, 最佳部分
【数】质数, 素数
符号“'”
【宗】(早晨六点钟的)晨祷
[古]黎明
【音】同度
(击剑中八个防御姿势中的)第一姿势
一分(一度的六十分之一)
- the prime of life 壮年
- the prime of the year 春天
- the prime of the moon 新月
n.
初期, 最初, 开始
春(天), 青春; 壮年, 全盛期
精华, 最佳部分
【数】质数, 素数
符号“'”
【宗】(早晨六点钟的)晨祷
[古]黎明
【音】同度
(击剑中八个防御姿势中的)第一姿势
一分(一度的六十分之一)
- the prime of life 壮年
- the prime of the year 春天
- the prime of the moon 新月
prime3
adv.
极好地
继承用法
prime-time
adj.
黄金时间的
primely
adv.
primeness
n.
be cut off in one's prime
夭折, 在年富力强时突然被杀害; (计划等)在刚酝酿时被取消
be in prime of grease
动物肉肥, 正好狩猎
in the prime of life
正在壮年, 正在年富力强时期
past one's prime
过了年富力强的时期
adv.
极好地
继承用法
prime-time
adj.
黄金时间的
primely
adv.
primeness
n.
be cut off in one's prime
夭折, 在年富力强时突然被杀害; (计划等)在刚酝酿时被取消
be in prime of grease
动物肉肥, 正好狩猎
in the prime of life
正在壮年, 正在年富力强时期
past one's prime
过了年富力强的时期
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
prime
質數
質數
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子计算机名词
prime
初給加油，起動注油，起爆，原數，主要，打底漆
初給加油，起動注油，起爆，原數，主要，打底漆
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 美华军语辞典
prime
按置雷管
按置雷管
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 海洋地质学名词
prime
注油
注油
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 航空太空名词
prime
注油
注油
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 机械工程名词
prime
一分位姿勢
一分位姿勢
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 教育学名词
prime
啟始
啟始
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 内分泌学名词
prime
接觸（抗原）
接觸（抗原）
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 实验动物及比较医学名词
prime
接觸（抗原）
接觸（抗原）
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 实验动物及比较医学名词
prime
質；質式；質數
質；質式；質數
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 数学名词
prime
adj （在優點、質量或價值方面）主要的；最初的；n 全盛期
【記】源於：prim（adj 整潔的；最好的；早的）
【參】primate（n 首領；靈長類的動物），最早的動物－靈長類；primer（n 初級讀本）；primeval（adj 原始的）
【反】uninitial（adj 未蒙損失的；未受傷害的）
adj （在優點、質量或價值方面）主要的；最初的；n 全盛期
【記】源於：prim（adj 整潔的；最好的；早的）
【參】primate（n 首領；靈長類的動物），最早的動物－靈長類；primer（n 初級讀本）；primeval（adj 原始的）
【反】uninitial（adj 未蒙損失的；未受傷害的）
英语>繁体中文, GRE词汇精选
prime
/praɪm/
(priming, primed,primes)
1. 形容词 You use prime to describe something that is most important in a situation. 主要的 [ADJ n]
- Political stability, meanwhile, will be a prime concern. 与此同时，政治稳定将是头等大事。
- It could be a prime target for guerrilla attack. 它会是游击队进攻的一个主要目标。
2. 形容词 You use prime to describe something that is of the best possible quality. 最佳的 [ADJ n]
- The location of these beaches makes them prime sites for development. 这些海滩的位置使它们成为开发的最佳选址。
3. 形容词 You use prime to describe an example of a particular kind of thing that is absolutely typical. 最典型的 [ADJ n]
- The prime example is Macy's, once the undisputed king of California retailers. 最典型的例子是梅西百货，曾是加州零售商们公认的王者。
4. 不可数名词 If someone or something is in their prime, they are at the stage in their existence when they are at their strongest, most active, or most successful. 鼎盛时期
- Maybe I'm just coming into my prime now. 可能我刚迈入我的最佳时期。
- We've had a series of athletes trying to come back well past their prime. 我们有不少早已过了鼎盛时期的运动员在试图复出。
5. 及物动词 If you prime someone to do something, you prepare them to do it, for example, by giving them information about it beforehand. 事先交代 (某人做某事)
- Claire wished she'd primed Sarah beforehand. 克莱尔希望她事先交代过萨拉。
- Marianne had not known until Arnold primed her for her duties that she was to be the sole female. 直到阿诺德向她交待她的职责时，玛丽安娜才知道她将是惟一的女性。
6. 及物动词 If someone primes a bomb or a gun, they prepare it so that it is ready to explode or fire. 事先准备 (炸弹、枪)
- He was priming the bomb to go off in an hour's time. 他在事先准备炸弹在一小时后爆炸。
- He kept a primed shotgun in his office. 他在办公室放了一杆装好子弹的散弹猎枪。
/praɪm/
(priming, primed,primes)
1. 形容词 You use prime to describe something that is most important in a situation. 主要的 [ADJ n]
- Political stability, meanwhile, will be a prime concern. 与此同时，政治稳定将是头等大事。
- It could be a prime target for guerrilla attack. 它会是游击队进攻的一个主要目标。
2. 形容词 You use prime to describe something that is of the best possible quality. 最佳的 [ADJ n]
- The location of these beaches makes them prime sites for development. 这些海滩的位置使它们成为开发的最佳选址。
3. 形容词 You use prime to describe an example of a particular kind of thing that is absolutely typical. 最典型的 [ADJ n]
- The prime example is Macy's, once the undisputed king of California retailers. 最典型的例子是梅西百货，曾是加州零售商们公认的王者。
4. 不可数名词 If someone or something is in their prime, they are at the stage in their existence when they are at their strongest, most active, or most successful. 鼎盛时期
- Maybe I'm just coming into my prime now. 可能我刚迈入我的最佳时期。
- We've had a series of athletes trying to come back well past their prime. 我们有不少早已过了鼎盛时期的运动员在试图复出。
5. 及物动词 If you prime someone to do something, you prepare them to do it, for example, by giving them information about it beforehand. 事先交代 (某人做某事)
- Claire wished she'd primed Sarah beforehand. 克莱尔希望她事先交代过萨拉。
- Marianne had not known until Arnold primed her for her duties that she was to be the sole female. 直到阿诺德向她交待她的职责时，玛丽安娜才知道她将是惟一的女性。
6. 及物动词 If someone primes a bomb or a gun, they prepare it so that it is ready to explode or fire. 事先准备 (炸弹、枪)
- He was priming the bomb to go off in an hour's time. 他在事先准备炸弹在一小时后爆炸。
- He kept a primed shotgun in his office. 他在办公室放了一杆装好子弹的散弹猎枪。
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
