What does elementary mean?

Related to the simplest or first stages of learning. Relating to the first years of formal school education.

How is elementary pronounced?

UK /ˌelɪˈmentəri/, US /ˌeləˈmentəri/.

/ˌelɪˈmentəri/ · /ˌeləˈmentəri/

CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2858 in the learning path

基础的；初级的

adj. Related to the simplest or first stages of learning.

基础的；初级的

adj. Relating to the first years of formal school education.

小学的

This course teaches elementary cooking skills to complete beginners.

这门课程向零基础学员教授基本烹饪技巧。

Elementary education should develop children's curiosity as well as their ability to read and calculate.

小学教育不仅应培养儿童的阅读和计算能力，还应激发他们的好奇心。

elementary school主要用于美式英语，英式常用primary school。

What does elementary mean?: Related to the simplest or first stages of learning. Relating to the first years of formal school education.
How is elementary pronounced?: UK /ˌelɪˈmentəri/, US /ˌeləˈmentəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.