prime
英 [praɪm]
美[praɪm]
- adj. 主要的；最好的；基本的
- adv. 极好地
- n. 初期；青年；精华；全盛时期
- vt. 使准备好；填装
- vi. 作准备
- n. (Prime)人名；(英)普赖姆；(德)普里梅
词组搭配
prime the pump
stimulate or support the growth or success of something by supplying it with money
（通过提供资金）刺激增长（或成功）
the money was intended to prime the community care pump.
这笔钱是打算用来启动社区保健护理的。
prime the pump【非正式用语】
To encourage the growth or action of something.
鼓励：鼓励某事的发展或行动
双语例句
- 1. The Prime Minister has been briefed by her parliamentary aides.
- 首相已听取了她议会助手的简要汇报。
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- 2. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.
- 这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。
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- 3. There is good news of a kind for the Prime Minister.
- 对总理来说也算是有个好消息。
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- 4. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
- 首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。
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- 5. The prime minister gave his full support to the government's reforms.
- 首相对政府改革予以全力支持.
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