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源自中古英语 'priming'(准备动作),与动词 'prime'(源自拉丁语 'primare',意为‘第一的’或‘准备’)相关,最早用于描述火炮装填前的准备步骤。
❶ 指在正式行动前进行的准备工作,比如给设备加注燃料或涂料,或在心理实验中预先给予刺激以影响后续反应。
“The mechanic finished the priming of the engine before starting it.”
(机械师在启动发动机前完成了引擎的准备工作。)
“Priming the wall with a special paint helps the final coat adhere better.”
(用特殊涂料给墙面打底有助于最终涂层更好地附着。)
❶ 指为某事物做准备或预先处理,比如给表面涂底漆,或通过特定刺激影响后续行为。
“She is priming the canvas before applying the oil paint.”
(她在涂油画颜料前先给画布打底。)
“The coach is priming the team for the championship game.”
(教练正在为球队备战冠军赛。)
priming the pump — 字面指启动水泵前注水,比喻通过初始投入刺激后续发展,常用于经济或商业语境。
“The government is priming the pump with infrastructure investments to boost the economy.”
(政府正在通过基础设施投资来刺激经济发展。)