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单词 primus motor
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Definition of primus motor in English:

primus motor

noun ˌpriːməs ˈməʊtɔːˌprʌɪməs ˈməʊtə
rare
  • The original source of motion or action; the cause, instigator, prime mover.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Lodge (1558–1625), author and physician. From post-classical Latin primus motor, lit. ‘first mover’ from classical Latin prīmus + mōtor.

 
 

Definition of primus motor in US English:

primus motor

noun
rare
  • The original source of motion or action; the cause, instigator, prime mover.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Lodge (1558–1625), author and physician. From post-classical Latin primus motor, lit. ‘first mover’ from classical Latin prīmus + mōtor.

 
 
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