英语词组prime the pump是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

词组	prime the pump
释义	prime the pump stimulate or support the growth or success of something, especially by supplying it with money. ☞ This phrase is used literally of a mechanical pump into which a small quantity of water needs to be poured before it can begin to function. 1977Tom SharpeThe Great Pursuit Significance is all … Prime the pump with meaningful hogwash.
随便看	as the crow flies as the crow flies as the saying goes as the saying goes (or is) as the saying is as though there were no tomorrow a stick to beat someone or something with a stick to beat someone or something with a sticky wicket a sticky wicket a stiff upper lip a stiff upper lip a stiff upper lip a stitch in time a stone's throw a storm in a teacup a storm in a teacup a stout heart a straight arrow a straight arrow a straight fight a straw in the wind a straw in the wind a strong stomach as we know it

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