| 单词 | prime |
| 释义 | prime —prime /praɪm/ adjective [before noun] C2 main or most important: » This is a prime example of 1930s architecture.» the prime suspect in a murder investigation» a prime source of evidence» The president is a prime (= likely) target for the assassin's bullet.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentF0 of the best quality: » prime beef» The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre.Thesaurus+: ↑Extremely good• • • Extra Examples:» Her prime objective now is simply to stay in power.» Though I'd like to know more about Spanish culture, this was not my prime motivation for doing the course.» The cottage is in a prime spot with a view of the lake and a private jetty.» This painting is a prime example of Lowry's best work.» She was a prime candidate for promotion.noun [S] ► F0 the period in your life when you are most active or successful: » This is a dancer in her prime.» Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude.» I suspect this cheese is past its prime.Thesaurus+: ↑Stages of lifeThesaurus+: ↑Higher and lower points of achievement , ↑Success and achievements , ↑Failuresverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for prime F0 to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation: » I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son.Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingF0 to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on Thesaurus+: ↑Carpentry and joineryThesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layersF0 to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingThesaurus+: ↑Detonation and bombardment |
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