A teacher deserves wide latitude in selecting the method of grading that best promotes learning in her classroom; that is, after all, the prime function of grades.

在选择最能促进课堂学习的评分方法时，教师应具有很大的自由度；毕竟，这是成绩的主要用途。

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Communication is the prime function of language.

交际是语言的主要功能。

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The prime function of schooling should be to equip the future generation to find jobs.

学校的首要职能是教育下一代人如何找工作。

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It is not enough to leave this critical function to presidents and prime ministers just because they have technical training.

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