prime
- 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