primed

UK /praɪmd/US /praɪmd/

词源

源自拉丁语 'primus'（第一的），通过古法语 'primer'（准备）进入英语，最初指给火器装火药准备发射，后引申为各种准备行为。

❶ 指事物或人已经做好充分准备，处于最佳状态以应对即将发生的事情。常用于形容运动员、设备或心理状态。

“The athletes were primed for the championship after months of training.”

（经过数月的训练，运动员们已为锦标赛做好充分准备。）

“Her mind was primed to solve complex problems quickly.”

（她的头脑已准备好快速解决复杂问题。）

❶ 指表面经过特殊处理（如涂底漆），以便更好地进行后续操作。常用于建筑、绘画等领域。

“The walls were primed before painting to ensure better adhesion.”

（墙面在粉刷前涂了底漆以确保更好的附着力。）

“Make sure the metal surface is properly primed to prevent rust.”

（确保金属表面经过适当底漆处理以防生锈。）

同义词:prepared, ready, conditioned, treated, coated

❶ 使某人或某物做好准备，通常通过提供必要的信息或训练。

“The coach primed the team with last-minute strategies.”

（教练用最后的策略给团队做了赛前指导。）

“She primed her students for the difficult exam by giving practice tests.”

（她通过模拟测试让学生为难度大的考试做好准备。）

同义词:prepare, train, brief, coach, instruct

primed and ready — 表示完全准备好可以立即行动的状态，强调准备工作的充分性。

“After weeks of rehearsal, the theater group was primed and ready for opening night.”

（经过数周排练，剧团已为开幕之夜做好万全准备。）

primed for success — 形容通过充分准备而极有可能获得成功的状态。

“With her excellent education and experience, she was primed for success in the new job.”