primed

• 形容某人或某物已经做好准备，随时可以行动或达到特定目标。也表示事先灌输、训练或使处于待发状态。

Describes someone or something that is prepared and ready for action or a particular purpose.

1. Prepared and readyB2formal

   In a state of readiness or being fully prepared for a particular action or event.

   准备好的

   • The team was primed for the final match.
   • She was primed to give her presentation.
   • The soldiers were primed for battle.

   同义词poisedpreparedreadysetwaiting

2. On the point ofB2formal

   Strongly disposed or about to do something.

   准备就绪的

   • He was primed to leave when the phone rang.
   • The engine was primed to start.
   • They were primed for a major announcement.

   同义词disposedinclinedpoisedpreparedreadyset

   反义词aversedisinclinedreluctantunpreparedunready

• 动词，表示为使用或行动做好准备，或使某物进入待用状态，如准备材料、给枪装弹药、给机器加注燃料或启动液等。

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing something for use or action, or making something ready.

1. Prepare for useB2formal

   To prepare something for use or operation, especially by making it ready for a specific function.

   准备好

   • The technician primed the engine before starting it.
   • She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint.
   • You need to prime the pump before it can draw water.

   同义词briefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   反义词deactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

   To give someone information or training in advance to prepare them for a situation.

   预先准备

   • The coach primed the team for the championship game.
   • He was primed with all the facts before the interview.
   • The teacher primed the students for the difficult exam.

   同义词alertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   起爆

   • The soldier primed the grenade before throwing it.
   • They primed the explosives to demolish the building.
   • The bomb was primed and ready to detonate.

   同义词armchargeloadprepareset