adj.（意）第一的，主要的

Prima facie, the evidence suggests that he is guilty.
初步看来，证据表明他是有罪的。
She was a prima donna and demanded special treatment.
她是个大牌明星，要求特殊待遇。
The prima materia of alchemy is often thought to be mercury.
炼金术的基本物质通常被认为是水银。
His prima facie case for libel collapsed under cross-examination.
他诽谤案的初步证据在交叉审问下瓦解了。
She was the prima ballerina at the Bolshoi Theatre.
她是莫斯科大剧院的主要女芭蕾舞演员。
He's a prima donna who always has to have his own way.
他是个总要按自己的方式行事的大牌人物。
The prima facie reason for the accident was driver error.
事故的表面原因是驾驶员失误。
The prima materia is the starting point for all alchemical transformations.
基本物质是所有炼金术转化过程的起点。
The prima facie evidence against him was overwhelming.
对他不利的初步证据压倒性地多。
She was the prima donna of the opera company.
她是歌剧团的主要女歌手。