Word · Frequency #838
primest
主要的；最重要的
primest is the superlative of prime.
most important or main
- 1.
First in importance, degree, or rank.
在重要性、程度或等级上居首的。
- 2.
First in time, order, or sequence.
在时间、顺序或次序上最先的。
- 3.
First in excellence, quality, or value.
在卓越、质量或价值上第一的。
- 4.
Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).
恰好有两个整数因子:自身和1(对于整数而言)。
- 5.
Such that if it divides a product, it divides one of the multiplicands.
若它整除一个乘积,则它整除其中一个因数的性质。
- 6.
Having its complement closed under multiplication.
其补集在乘法下封闭的性质。
- 7.
Such that the annihilator of any nonzero submodule is equal to the annihilator of the whole module.
任何非零子模的零化子等于整个模的零化子的性质。
- 8.
Marked or distinguished by the prime symbol.
带有撇号标记或以此区分的。
- 9.
Early; blooming; being in the first stage.
早期的；盛开的；处于初始阶段的。
优质的；极好的；质数的；素数的；最初的；早期的；盛开的；带撇号的；标有右上撇号的；素元的
In use
The prime suspect in the case was arrested yesterday.
This location is prime for a new shopping mall.
Her prime concern is her children's education.
prime + noun
prime 作定语，表示“最重要的”或“最典型的”。
This is a prime example.
这是一个最重要的例子。
be + prime
prime 作表语，表示“最优质的”。
The steak is prime.
这块牛排是最优质的。
Common mistakes
This is a primary example of modern architecture.This is a prime example of modern architecture.
“primary”强调“主要的”，而“prime”在此意指“最典型的、最佳的”。“prime example”是固定搭配，表示“典型例子”。
Connections
Collocations
- prime minister
- 首相；总理
- The prime minister addressed the nation last night.首相昨晚向全国发表讲话。
- prime example
- 典型例子
- This case is a prime example of poor management.这个案例是管理不善的典型例子。
- prime location
- 黄金地段
- The restaurant is in a prime location near the beach.这家餐厅位于海滩附近的黄金地段。
- prime time
- 黄金时段
- The show airs during prime time on Friday.这个节目在周五的黄金时段播出。
- prime candidate
- 最佳候选人
- She is a prime candidate for the promotion.她是晋升的最佳候选人。
- prime cut
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Prime音似'普瑞姆'，想象一件顶级商品贴着'Prime'标签，意为'最优质的、最重要的'。
Context & Register
prime作为形容词表示“首要的；最优质的”，常用于描述时间（prime time）、位置（prime location）或质量（prime condition），适用范围广泛，无明显正式或非正式区别。
Grammar Note
作形容词时，常置于名词前或系动词后。与介词 for 连用表示'为...做好准备'。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All six words (/taɪm, laɪm, kraɪm, daɪm, slaɪm, tʃaɪm/) rhyme with 'prime' (/praɪm/). Be cautious of lookalikes like 'prim' (/prɪm/) and 'primer' (/ˈprɪmər/) which have different vowel sounds.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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