prime
[praɪm] adjective [before noun]
IMPROVER
■main or most important 首要的，主要的；基本的•This is a prime example of 1930s architecture.这是20世纪30年代建筑风格的一个重要范例。 •the prime suspect in a murder investigation谋杀案调查中的主要嫌疑犯 •a prime source of evidence证据的主要来源 •The president is a prime (= likely) target for the assassin's bullet.总统是这名刺客的主要目标。 IMPROVER
■of the best quality 品质最好的，一流的•prime beef上等牛肉 •The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre.该旅馆位于市中心的黄金地段。
[praɪm] noun only singular
■the period in your life when you are most active or successful 全盛时期；盛年，壮年时期•This is a dancer in her prime.这是一位正值巅峰时期的女舞蹈家。 •Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude.如果心态正确，中年会是人一生中的全盛时期。 •I suspect this cheese is past its prime.我觉得这块起司已经不那么新鲜了。
[praɪm] verb transitive
■to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation 事先给（某人）提供情况，使有所准备•I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son.因为事先得到提醒，所以我知道别提起她的儿子。 ■to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on 在（木质表面）上涂底漆（或底色）
■to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire 为…装雷管（或火药） |