| 词组 | in its prime |
| 释义 | Idiom in one's prime and in its prime Theme: TIME at one's or its peak or best time.Our dog— which is in its prime—is very active.The program ended in its prime when we ran out of money.I could work long hours when I was in my prime. Idiom in its primein (your/its) prime in someone's or something's best, most successful, or most productive stage.She retired in her prime, but continued working part-time as a consultant.Though the magazine was in its prime, it stopped publication when the chief editor quit. Usage notes: often used in the form in the prime of (your) life: The members of our squadron were in the prime of life. Usage note orig. included also in the prime of your career, etc, which does occur, but less freq, and we can't cover all the possibilities. It is notable that so many of the exx. involve the deaths of people in their prime.--SL 1/03 in (one's)/its primeAt the peak of skill or physical ability; in the most successful or productive period. In its prime, the company developed some of the most influential video games of all times. I used to be able to bench press over 250 pounds when I was in my prime. in one's (or its) primeFig. at one's or its peak or best time. Our dog—which is in its prime—is very active. The building was in its prime back in the Fifties, but it has not been well maintained. I could work long hours when I was in my prime. |
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