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priming

UK //ˈpraɪmɪŋ//US //ˈpraɪmɪŋ//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:preparation, conditioning, stimulation

verb

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。)

同义词:prepare, ready, stimulate

常见短语

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。)