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primer

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Construction, Weapons, School
prim·er /ˈpraɪmə $ -ər/ noun  1. [countable, uncountable]TBC paint that you put on the surface of wood, metal etc before you put on the main layer of paint 涂底料,底层涂料,底漆2. [countable]PMW a tube that contains explosive and is used to fire a gun or explode a bomb 雷管;火帽3 [countable] American English a book that contains basic information about something 入门指南primer on/of a primer on Italian wines 意大利葡萄酒入门指南 a primer of good management techniques 管理良策浅谈4. [countable] old-fashionedSES a school book that contains very basic facts about a subject 入门课本,初级读本
Examples from the Corpus
primerHyperCard was a primer for the digital age.a primer of good management techniquesOnce the surface is dry and dust-free, prime it with a 100-percent acrylic primer.Grounds include traditional white lead primer, alkyd primer, acrylic primer, oil emulsion grounds and gesso.It can be used on wood and metal, and needs no primer or undercoat.We stripped a combination of primer and varnish from a plywood screen with comparative ease.There is a range of five colours available in Homestyle's new spray-on radiator enamels, which includes a special primer.primer on/ofThe book is a primer on these subjects.Following is a primer on the realignment debate: Q: Why is realignment necessary?Still, he believes movies provide a helpful primer on how to kiss stylishly.Beyond that, it promises to provide a weekly primer on dopey and unctuous behavior among upscale hillbillies who dress well.
prim·er nounChineseSyllable
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primer
primer /ˈpraɪmə $ -ər/ noun
1. [uncountable and countable] paint that you put on the surface of wood, metal etc before you put on the main layer of paint
2. [countable] a tube that contains explosive and is used to fire a gun or explode a bomb
3. [countable] American English a book that contains basic information about something
    primer on/of
    a primer on Italian wines
    a primer of good management techniques
4. [countable] old-fashioned a school book that contains very basic facts about a subject


primerBrE /ˈpraɪmə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpraɪmər/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] a type of paint that is put on wood, metal, etc. before it is painted to help the paint to stay on the surface 底漆;底层涂料 [countable] BrE /ˈpraɪmə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈprɪmər/ 🔊(NAmE) a book that contains basic instructions 初级读本;入门书The President doesn't need a primer on national security. 总统对于国家安全是不需要读入门书的。🔊🔊 [countable] BrE /ˈpraɪmə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈprɪmər/ 🔊(old-fashioned) a book for teaching children how to read, or containing basic facts about a school subject 识字课本;启蒙读本