英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
widespread or commonly occurring
"Flu is prevalent during the winter season."
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
"The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal."
To stop something from happening or arising.
"The police worked hard to prevent crime in the city."
the act of stopping something from happening
"Exercise is important for the prevention of heart disease."
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
"Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease."
To stop something from happening or arising.
"Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall."
Existing or happening before the present time.
"He referred to the previous meeting to explain his point."
at an earlier time or before now
"She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business."
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
"The price of the car has increased recently."
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
"Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless."
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
"Rising prices are affecting consumer spending."
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
"He took pride in his work and always aimed for perfection."
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
"The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service."
self-righteously moralistic and superior
"He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners."
first or most important; excellent
"She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe."
the state of being first in importance or authority
"The primacy of education cannot be denied."
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
"Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience."
for the most part; mainly
"She is primarily responsible for managing the finances."
Most important; main; happening first.
"Education is a primary factor in economic growth."
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
"The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling."
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
"Humans are classified as primates."
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
"She is in the prime of her career."
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
"He read a primer on programming before starting his course."
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
"The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans."
Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.
"The tribe lived in primitive huts made of mud and straw."
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
"Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate."
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
"Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged."
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
"She primped in front of the mirror before the party."
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
"The prince addressed the nation on his birthday."
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
"The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony."
the person with the highest authority or most important position; main or most important
"The school principal addressed the students in the auditorium."
a state ruled by a prince
"Monaco is a famous principality in Europe."
a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior
"She refused to lie because it was against her principles."
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
"He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first."
to produce text or images on paper or other materials using a machine
"He will print the report tomorrow morning."
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
"The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time."
existing or coming before something in time or order
"He had no prior knowledge of the event."
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
"Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently."
To designate or treat something as more important than other things.
"Always prioritize tasks to avoid delay."
Something that is regarded as more important than other things.
"Safety is the top priority in this company."
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
"The old priory was converted into a museum."
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
"He was sent to prison for his crimes."
a person who is in prison
"The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years."
the state of being free from public attention or intrusion
"Everyone has the right to privacy in their own home."
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group
"She enjoys her private time away from work."
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
"The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills."
