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单词 prime
释义 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)
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