prime
adjective [ before noun ] uk/praɪm/ us/praɪm/
C2 首要的，主要的；基本的
main or most important
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的范例。
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。
质量最好的，一流的
of the best quality
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。
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- 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.
prime
noun uk/praɪm/ us/praɪm/
(BEST TIME)
[ S ]全盛时期;盛年，壮年时期
the period in your life when you are most active or successful
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. 我觉得这块奶酪已经不那么新鲜了。
Synonym: heyday
prime
verb [ T ] uk/praɪm/ us/praɪm/
事先给（某人）提供情况，使有所准备
to tell someone something that will prepare them for a particular situation
I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son. 因为事先得到提醒，所以我知道不要提及她的儿子。
在（木质表面）上涂底漆（或底色）
to cover the surface of wood with a special paint before the main paint is put on
为…装雷管（或火药）
to make a bomb or gun ready to explode or fire