primer

• يصف شيئًا من أفضل جودة ممكنة أو الأكثر أهمية، ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى المرحلة الأولى أو الأساسية.

Describes something of the best possible quality or the most important.

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   الأفضل أو الأهم

   • This is a prime example of modern architecture.
   • She is in her prime years as an athlete.
   • The prime objective is to ensure safety.

   المرادفاتbestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   الأضدادinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   أوّل

   • The prime cause of the accident was human error.
   • Prime numbers are divisible only by one and themselves.
   • The prime suspect was arrested last night.

   المرادفاتfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   الأضدادfinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   حالة ممتازة

   • The car is in prime condition despite its age.
   • He keeps his tools in prime shape.
   • The fruit is at its prime ripeness.

   المرادفاتchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   الأضدادbadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• اسم يشير إلى كتاب تمهيدي لتعليم المبادئ الأولية، أو مادة تُستخدم لإشعال الوقود، أو طبقة أولية من الطلاء تُوضع على السطح قبل الدهان النهائي.

A noun referring to an introductory textbook or a substance used to ignite a propellant, or a preliminary coat of paint applied to a surface.

1. Introductory textbookB2formal

   A basic textbook that introduces a subject, often used for beginners.

   كتاب تمهيدي للمبتدئين

   • She bought a Latin primer to start learning the language.
   • The primer covers the fundamentals of chemistry.
   • This primer is perfect for students new to philosophy.

   المرادفاتguidehandbookintroductionmanual

2. Igniter for propellantC1formaltechnical

   A device or substance used to initiate the burning of a propellant, such as in firearms or explosives.

   كَبْسولة

   • The primer in the cartridge ignites the gunpowder.
   • He carefully replaced the primer in the explosive device.
   • A faulty primer can cause a misfire in the weapon.

   المرادفاتcapdetonatorigniterinitiatorpercussion cap

3. Preliminary coat of paintB1formaltechnical

   The first layer of paint or size applied to a surface to prepare it for the final coat.

   طبقة الأساس

   • Apply a coat of primer before painting the wall.
   • The primer helps the paint adhere better to the wood.
   • He used a white primer to cover the dark spots on the ceiling.

   المرادفاتprimingundercoat