primary
名词
定义 primary 名词
- Countable(可数名词)
In the United States, a preliminary election where voters nominate candidates to represent their party in a general election.
（美国推选党内候选人的）初选
片语 primary 名词
- open primary
An open primary is an election system that allows any registered voter to participate in the primary election of any party, regardless of their own party affiliation, to select a candidate to represent that party in a later general election.
开放式初选
• In an open primary, voters are free to choose a candidate from any party, regardless of their own party affiliation.
在开放式初选中，选民可以自由选择任何政党的候选人，而不论他们自己的政党归属。
- closed primary
A type of primary election in which only voters registered as members of a specific political party are allowed to vote for that party's candidates to determine who will represent the party in a subsequent election.
封闭式初选
• They will not abandon their demand for a closed primary election.
他们不会放弃对封闭式初选的要求。
形容词
定义 primary 形容词
importance(重要性)
- B2
Of the highest importance; chief or principal.
首要的；主要的
The patient's well-being is the primary consideration for the medical team.
病人的健康是医疗团队的首要考虑。
The company's primary goal at the moment is to expand its market share.
公司目前的主要目标是扩大市场份额。
Ensuring the safety of the water supply is a primary responsibility of the government.
确保供水安全是政府的主要责任。
education(教育)
- B1Before noun(前置形容词)
Relating to the education of young children, typically between the ages of five and eleven.
初等教育的；小学的
The government is committed to improving the quality of primary education.
政府致力于提升初等教育的品质。
This primary school offers a comprehensive learning experience.
这所小学提供全面的学习体验。
Children learn basic skills during their primary education years.
孩子们在初等教育期间学习基本技能。
origin(起源)
Occurring at the beginning or origin; fundamental.
最初的；起源的；根本的
This project is still in the primary planning phase.
这个项目仍处于最初的规划阶段。
The aim of this research is to investigate the primary causes of the disease.
这项研究旨在调查这种疾病的主要原因。
Understanding basic concepts is the primary step in academic research.
理解基本概念是学术研究的第一步。