primitive
/ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ · /ˈprɪmətɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4592 in the learning path
简陋的；粗糙的
Definitions
adj. Very basic, without advanced features or modern comforts.
简陋的；粗糙的
adj. Belonging to an early stage of development.
原始的；早期的
Example
The campsite had only a primitive outdoor cooking area.
营地只有一个简陋的户外烹饪区。
Although these tools appear primitive, they reveal considerable skill in selecting and shaping locally available materials.
尽管这些工具看起来粗糙，却体现了选择和加工当地材料的高超技艺。
Collocations
- primitive tools
- primitive conditions
- primitive life forms
Word family
- primitively (adv.)
Synonyms
- rudimentary
- basic
Antonyms
- advanced
- sophisticated
Usage tip
形容设施可指简陋；用于当代民族或文化可能含贬义。
FAQ
- What does primitive mean?
- Very basic, without advanced features or modern comforts. Belonging to an early stage of development.
- How is primitive pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/, US /ˈprɪmətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
