English? 【pra？ M] beautiful? 【pra？ m]？

Adjective? The best; Mainly; typical

Noun (short for noun)? Mature; In its heyday; youth

Noun (short for noun)? prime number

Transitive verbs? Give directions in advance; To prime (metal, wood, etc).

An intransitive verb? Become the main

Usage prime, as an adjective, basically means "first and most important", indicating the starting point in time sequence, and is often used to indicate things that occupy the first place in status, rank and dignity. Prime can also refer to "the best, first-class" quality.

Prime number itself contains the meaning of "most", so it is generally not modified by very, and there is no comparative and superlative form.

Bilingual example

1. The Prime Minister has been briefed by her parliamentary aides. ?

The prime minister has been briefed by her parliamentary assistant.

This carpet is a wedding gift from the Prime Minister. ?

This carpet is a wedding gift from the Prime Minister.

This is good news for the Prime Minister. ?

This is good news for the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister promised that Israel would play a constructive role. ?

The Prime Minister promised that Israel would play an active role.

The Prime Minister fully supports the government's reform. ?

The Prime Minister fully supports the government reform.