중요도나 순위에서 가장 첫째가 되다.
of first importance; main
예문:
"The prime suspect in the case has fled the country."
"Our prime objective is to increase annual revenue."
품질이나 가치가 가장 뛰어난 상태이다.
of the best possible quality; excellent
예문:
"The hotel occupies a prime location overlooking the harbor."
"Only prime ingredients are used in this traditional recipe."
어떤 부류나 성격의 특징을 가장 잘 나타내다.
having all the typical characteristics of something; archetypal
예문:
"The novel is a prime example of modern realism."
"This is a prime instance of how the system fails."
인생이나 사물의 상태가 가장 왕성한 시기이다.
the state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person's life
예문:
"She was a world-class opera singer in her prime."
"The vintage car was restored to its prime condition."
1과 자기 자신만으로 나누어떨어지는 1보다 큰 정수이다.
a number that is evenly divisible only by itself and one
예문:
"Students are learning how to identify prime numbers."
"The security depends on the product of two large primes."
필요한 정보를 미리 주어 상황에 대비하게 하다.
prepare someone for a situation by supplying them with relevant information
예문:
"The witness was primed with specific answers by the attorney."
"The secretary primed the president for the difficult questions."
페인트가 잘 흡수되도록 바탕에 미리 칠을 하다.
cover a surface with a preparatory coat of paint
예문:
"Make sure to prime the drywall before you start painting."
"The metal frame was primed to prevent rust."
기계나 무기가 작동할 수 있도록 준비를 갖추다.
make a device, such as a pump or firearm, ready for use
예문:
"The pilot primed the engine before attempting to take off."
"He primed the grenade and threw it toward the bunker."