内容正文:
-prim-,-prem-,-prin-,-pri-
first第一,首要
Objective:
通过词源解析和词根词缀拆解,掌握prime,primary,premier, primitive,primate,principle, principal, prior,priority,pristine等核心词及其派生词。
1.prime / praɪm / a.主要的,首要的;优质的,第一流的 n.
-prim-,-e
来自拉丁语primus,第一的,最初的,首要的,来自古拉丁语pri,在前,来自PIE*per,向前,在前
2.primary/ˈpraɪməri/ a.主要的,首要的;n. (选举过程中的党内)初选(=primary election)
primarily / praɪˈmerəli / ad.主要地,首要地,根本地
primary变i, -ly副词后缀
3.premier/ˈpremiə(r)//prɪˈmɪr/ n.
总理,首相;(加拿大的)省总理,地方总理;(澳大利亚州或地区的)省长
a.首要的,最好的;最早的,最初的
premiership/ˈpremiəʃɪp/ n.总理职位或任期
1.Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the _________food experiences in the world.
2. The family continues to be the _______ source of care for people as they grow older.
3. It would have been easier getting in to see the ________ minister.
premier
primary
prime
4.“These observations now outnumber the ________ data that comes from physical specimens , and since we are increasingly using observational data to investigate how species are responding to global change, I wanted to know: Are they usable?”*(2024全国新课标I卷阅读D)
primary
4.primate/ˈpraɪmeɪt/ n.灵长目动物,大主教,首领 a.灵长类的;大主教的
primate:来自prime,最初的,首要的,-ate,名词后缀。后用于指灵长类动物。
primacy/ˈpraɪməsi/ n.首位,首席
primateship/ˈpraɪmeɪtˌʃɪp/ n.大主教之职
primatology/ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒi/ n.灵长类动物学
primality/praɪˈmælətɪ/ n.原始;首要;根本;素性
5.primitive/ˈprɪmətɪv/ a.原始的;n.原始人
-prim-,-itive形容词或名词后缀
Their works were often _________ and two-dimensional, and the main characters were often made much larger than everyone else to show their importance.(人教版选择性必修三Unit 1 Art)
primitive
5.prince / prɪns / n.王子,王孙;(小国的)国君,亲王;名家; 贵族
古罗马帝国时期的“第一公民”。英语单词prince来自拉丁语princeps,由primus(first,与prime同源)+ capere(to take,拿)构成,字面意思就是“the one who takes the first (place/position)”(首席,排在第一位的人)。 在古罗马共和国时期,罗马元老院中的威望和权力最大的议员就被称为princeps senatus(首席议员)。
princess/ˌprɪnˈses/ n.公主,王妃,巾帼英雄
构词解析:来自prince,王子,-ess,表阴性。
What did Prince William say about China?*(人教版必修二Unit 2 Wildlife Protection)
A _________ is a female member of a royal family, usually the daughter of a king or queen or the wife of a prince.
princess
6.principal / ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l /
词根词缀: -prin-首要 + -cip-拿 + -al形容词或名词后缀
a.最重要的,首要的;本金的;
n.<美>(美国公立中小学的)校长;<英>(英国的)大学校长,学院院长
principally/ ˈprɪnsəpli/ ad.主要地;
principalship/ pˈrɪnsəpəlʃɪp / n.首要的地位、职务
7. principle / ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l / n. (行为)准则,(道德)原则
Frequently confused, principal and principle come from distinct sources – but both sources were derived ultimately from Latin princeps ‘chief’ (from which English gets prince). Principal goes back via Old French principal to Latin principālis ‘first, original’, while principle comes from *principle, an assumed Anglo-Norman variant of Old French principle, which went back to Latin principium ‘beginning, foundation’.
principled/ˈprɪnsəpld/ a.有原则的
1.The basic physical ___________ were simple and can be demonstrated at home with ease.
2.Their _________ concern is bound to be that of winning the next general election.
principles
principal
3.The GPNP is designed to reflect the guiding ________ of "protecting the authenticity and integrity of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, and leaving behind precious natural assets for future generations".
*(2022新高考I卷语法填空)
principle
8.prior/ˈpraɪə(r)/a.事先的,更重要的
"earlier," 1714, from Latin prior "former, previous, first;" figuratively "superior, better;" as a noun "forefather; superior rank;" comparative of Old Latin pri "before“.
prior to在……之前,先于
Prior to coming to China, my only experience with Chinese cooking was in America, with Chinese food that had been changed to suit American taste.人教版选择性必修二Unit 3 Food and Culture
9.priority/ praɪˈɒrəti/ n.优先事项,最重要的事;优先
prior,-ity抽象名词后缀
Getting your __________ in order is a good way to not waste energy on meaningless pursuits.
priorities
10. pristine/ˈprɪstiːn/a.整洁的,崭新的;未受损害的
-prist-,-ine形容词后缀,原始风格的,古代的,未开发的
There was usually a photo of an amazing cliff above a turquoise/ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ sea and a ____________ strand of golden beach.
pristine
语法填空:
Prime Academy: Where Future Leaders Are Forged
Nestled in a pristine landscape of lush gardens and grand architecture, Prime Academy stands as the premier institution for _1_(nurture)the world’s next generation of leaders.
As a primary destination for young minds destined to become princes, princesses, and __2__(influence) primates of society, our school upholds the highest ____3____(principle) of excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Under the __4__(guide) of our distinguished principal, students are encouraged to embrace priority thinking, recognizing that leadership requires both vision and __5__(responsible). Unlike primitive educational models, our curriculum fosters original thought, critical analysis, and creative problem-solving—skills essential for _6_(shape) the future.
The academy’s culture places prior emphasis on intellectual curiosity and collaborative learning. Within our state-of-the-art libraries and laboratories, a vibrant academic atmosphere thrives, __7___ students engage in groundbreaking research and discourse. Every corner of the campus reflects a commitment to pristine elegance, _8_(blend) tradition with modernity.
At Prime Academy, we believe true leadership begins with character. Here, the leaders of tomorrow are not just taught—they are inspired, challenged, and transformed. This is more than _9_ school; it is the _10_(found) of a brighter future.
参考答案:
nurturing 2.influential
3.principles 4.guidance
5.responsibility 6.shaping
7.where 8.blending
9.a 10.foundation
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