prime

US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
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主要的, 首要的

of the first importance; main

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Our prime concern is the safety of our employees.
我们首要的考虑是员工的安全。
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He is the prime suspect in the case.
他是此案的主要嫌疑人。
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mainchiefprimaryprincipalforemost
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上等的, 绝佳的

of the best possible quality; excellent

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This steak is prime beef.
这块牛排是上等牛肉。
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The hotel is in a prime location near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近的一个绝佳位置。
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excellentsuperiortop-qualityfirst-classfinest
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黄金时期, 鼎盛时期

the period in life when a person is strongest, most active, or most successful

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She was in the prime of her career.
她正处于事业的黄金时期。
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He's still in his prime at 40.
他40岁时仍处于鼎盛时期。
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peakzenithheydaybloomflower
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素数

a prime number

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The number 7 is a prime.
数字7是一个素数。
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Finding large primes is important in cryptography.
在密码学中，找到大素数很重要。
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预备, 刺激

make (something) ready for use or work

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The pump needs to be primed before it can be used.
泵在使用前需要预备。
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The government is trying to prime the economy with new investments.
政府正试图通过新投资来刺激经济。
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preparereadysetequipactivate
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