primitive

中英词典：primitive

形容词

1. 原始的；远古的；初级的 - 这个地区的居民过着原始的生活方式。 - The inhabitants of this region live a primitive way of life. - 他们发现了一些远古的工具。 - They discovered some primitive tools. - 他们使用一种原始的石器制作技术。 - They use a primitive technique of making stone tools. 2. 粗糙的；简陋的；基本的 - 他们住在一间简陋的小屋里。 - They live in a primitive hut. - 这个营地设施简单，只有基本的设备。 - The campsite has primitive facilities with only basic equipment. - 这种粗糙的画风给人一种原始的感觉。 - The rough style of painting gives a primitive feeling.

名词

1. 原始人；古代人 - 这个博物馆展示了古代人类的生活。 - This museum exhibits the life of primitive humans. - 他们研究了原始人的生活方式。 - They studied the lifestyle of primitives.

词语辨析

- primitive与ancient的区别： - primitive强调远古、初级、原始，指事物在发展过程中的早期阶段，强调简单、基本。 - ancient则强调古老、古代，指事物存在的很久时间，与现代相对。

词汇扩充

- primitiveness (n.)：原始性；简陋 - primitively (adv.)：原始地；简陋地

近义词

- primeval：原始的；远古的 - rudimentary：基本的；初步的 - crude：粗糙的；未加工的

反义词

- advanced：先进的；高级的 - sophisticated：复杂的；精密的

柯林斯词典

- [形容词] You use primitive to describe something that belongs to a very early time in the development of a species or group of people. - [名词] A primitive is a person who belongs to a society in which simple agricultural or industrial machines are used and who has low social status.

牛津词典

- [形容词] Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. - [名词] A person belonging to a preliterate, nonindustrial society or culture.

用法

- "primitive"作形容词时，可以用来描述事物的原始性、远古性、简陋性或基本性。 - "primitive"作名词时，指的是属于没有文字记录的、非工业化社会或文化的人。

例句

1. The tribe still lives in a primitive society.
2. The primitive tools were made of stone.
3. Her painting style is reminiscent of primitive art.
4. He has a primitive understanding of mathematics.
5. Their dwelling is a primitive hut made of branches and leaves.
6. The primitive tribes relied on hunting and gathering for food.
7. The scientist discovered a primitive form of life in the deep sea.
8. The artist's work reflects the influence of primitive cultures.
9. The primitive language was difficult to decipher.
10. The primitive tribe has its own unique customs and traditions.
11. The primitive society had limited technological advancements.
12. The primitive lifestyle of early humans was challenging and harsh.
13. She studied the primitive drawings found in the cave.
14. The primitive art exhibition attracted many visitors.
15. They found evidence of a primitive settlement in the area.
16. The primitive fishing technique involved using spears.
17. His behavior was primitive and lacked sophistication.
18. Primitive societies often have strong communal bonds.
19. The primitive culture had its own unique belief system.
20. The primitive tribes practiced simple agriculture and animal husbandry.