primary
In a political context, a primary is a preliminary election where voters of a specific party choose their candidates for a general election. More broadly, it refers to something that is first in order, importance, or development within a sequence.
예시
3 / 5I'm heading to the local library to cast my vote in the state primary.
I am going to vote in the first round of the state election process.
The candidate's unexpected victory in the New Hampshire primary shifted the political landscape.
The person running won the first state election, which changed the political situation.
Is the primary happening this Tuesday or next?
Is the first round of voting this week or next week?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'primary' as the 'pre-mary'—the step that comes 'pre' (before) the main marriage/union of the general election.
빠른 퀴즈
The senator must first win the ______ before he can compete in the general election.
정답!
정답은: primary
예시
I'm heading to the local library to cast my vote in the state primary.
everydayI am going to vote in the first round of the state election process.
The candidate's unexpected victory in the New Hampshire primary shifted the political landscape.
formalThe person running won the first state election, which changed the political situation.
Is the primary happening this Tuesday or next?
informalIs the first round of voting this week or next week?
The primary serves as a critical democratic mechanism for vetting party leadership.
academicThe initial election is an important way for the party to check its potential leaders.
The primary results will likely influence market stability in the coming quarter.
businessThe outcome of the first election will probably affect how stable the economy is.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
direct primary
an election where voters directly choose the candidate
blanket primary
a primary where voters can vote for candidates of any party
primary colors
red, yellow, and blue (used as a set phrase)
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Prime' usually refers to the best stage of something or a type of number, whereas 'primary' as a noun is specifically a type of election.
'Primacy' is the state of being first or most important, while 'primary' is the specific event or item that is first.
사용 참고사항
When used as a noun, 'primary' almost always refers to the American political system of candidate selection. In British English, 'primary' is more frequently encountered as an adjective (e.g., primary school).
자주 하는 실수
Learners often treat 'primary' only as an adjective and fail to recognize it as a countable noun meaning an election. They also sometimes confuse it with 'primarily' in sentences describing importance.
암기 팁
Think of the 'primary' as the 'pre-mary'—the step that comes 'pre' (before) the main marriage/union of the general election.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'primarius', meaning 'of the first rank' or 'chief'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The primary system is a cornerstone of U.S. politics, starting with the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary every four years.
빠른 퀴즈
The senator must first win the ______ before he can compete in the general election.
정답!
정답은: primary
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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