名詞 prime:

1. a number that has no factor but itself and 1
   同義詞：prime quantity
2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
   同義詞：flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
3. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
4. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
   同義詞：prime of life

動詞 prime:

1. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
2. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
   同義詞：ground, undercoat
3. fill with priming liquid

形容詞 prime:

1. first in rank or degree
   同義詞：premier
2. used of the first or originating agent
3. of superior grade
   同義詞：choice, prize, quality, select
4. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
5. being at the best stage of development- Robert Browning
   同義詞：meridian

1. What was said was of prime importance.
   說過的那件事是很重要的。
2. He makes it his prime care.
   他極為重視這件事。

prime

adj.（形容詞）
First in excellence, quality, or value.See Usage Note at perfect
最佳的，最優(yōu)的：在優(yōu)點(diǎn)、質(zhì)量或價(jià)值方面屬頭等的參見 perfect
First in degree or rank; chief.See Synonyms at chief
主要的，首要的：程度或職位最高的；首要的參見 chief
First or early in time, order, or sequence; original.
最初的，首先的：在時(shí)間、次序或順序上是第一或較早的；原始的
Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat.
上等的：特指美國政府規(guī)定的肉類最高等級的
Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number.
【數(shù)學(xué)】 質(zhì)數(shù)的，素?cái)?shù)的：屬于或關(guān)于素?cái)?shù)的
n.（名詞）
The earliest hours of the day; dawn.
黎明：一日中最初的幾個小時(shí)；拂曉
The first season of the year; spring.
春季：一年中最早的季節(jié)；春天
The age of ideal physical perfection and intellectual vigor.
盛年，壯年：具有理想體力最佳狀態(tài)和智力的年紀(jì)
The period or phase of ideal or peak condition.See Synonyms at bloom
全盛時(shí)期，顛峰時(shí)期：處于理想或巔峰狀態(tài)的時(shí)期或階段參見 bloom
The first position of thrust and parry in fencing.
第一姿勢：擊劍中出擊和防御中的第一個姿勢
A mark (&S{￠}) appended above and to the right of a character, especially:
符號：標(biāo)在一個符號右上角的標(biāo)記(&S{￠})，特指：
One used to distinguish different values of the same variable in a mathematical expression.
（在數(shù)學(xué)表達(dá)中用來）區(qū)別同一變量的不同值
One used to represent a unit of measurement, such as feet or minutes in latitude and longitude.
用來代表衡量單位：用來代表某一測量單位，如經(jīng)度或緯度上的英尺或分
Ecclesiastical
【基督教會】
The second of the seven canonical hours. No longer in ecclesiastical use.
第二個時(shí)間：七段祈禱時(shí)間中的第二段?；浇虝幸褟U除
The time appointed for this service, the first hour of the day or 'a.m.
晨禱時(shí)間：進(jìn)行這種禮拜的時(shí)間，一般是一天的第一個小時(shí)或早上 的六點(diǎn)鐘
Mathematics A prime number.
【數(shù)學(xué)】 質(zhì)數(shù)
A prime rate.
最優(yōu)惠貸款利率
v.（動詞）
primed,prim.ing,primes
v.tr.（及物動詞）
To make ready; prepare:
使準(zhǔn)備好；準(zhǔn)備：
例句：
guard dogs primed for attack.
看門狗準(zhǔn)備攻擊

To prepare (a gun or mine) for firing by inserting a charge of gunpowder or a primer.
裝填火藥：為（槍或地雷）裝火藥或?qū)Щ鹚魇蛊錅?zhǔn)備射擊
To prepare for operation, as by pouring water into a pump or gasoline into a carburetor.
準(zhǔn)備啟動：給泵加水或給汽化器內(nèi)加汽油，從而使發(fā)動或進(jìn)入工作狀態(tài)
To prepare (a surface) for painting by covering with size, primer, or an undercoat.
在…上涂底漆：在（某一表面）涂上底漆、底色或膠料以便油漆
To inform or instruct beforehand; coach.
事前指導(dǎo)：提前通知或指導(dǎo)；訓(xùn)練
v.intr.（不及物動詞）
To become prepared for future action or operation.
準(zhǔn)備：為將來的行為或運(yùn)行而準(zhǔn)備好

<習(xí)慣用語>prime the pump【非正式用語】
To encourage the growth or action of something.
鼓勵：鼓勵某事的發(fā)展或行動
來源：
Middle English [first in occurrence]
中古英語 [第一個出現(xiàn)的]
from Old French [feminine of] prin
源自 古法語 [] prin的陰性詞
from Latin promus
源自 拉丁語 promus
N., sense 7, from Middle English
名詞釋義7，源自 中古英語
from Old English prom
源自 古英語 prom
from Late Latin proma (hora) [first (hour)]
源自 后期拉丁語 proma (hora) [第一個（小時(shí)）]
from Latin [feminine of] promus * see per
源自 拉丁語 [] promus的陰性詞 *參見 per

【引伸】
prime.ly
adv.（副詞）
prime.ness
n.（名詞）