The Open Dictionary

primitive

形容詞

UK/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/
US/ˈprɪm.ə.t̬ɪv/

定義 primitive 形容詞

  1. C1

    Relating to an early stage of societal development where people lived simply, without advanced technology or written language.

    原始的；远古的

    • Some primitive tribes had already settled on these islands by 2000 BC.

      一些原始部落在公元前2000年已经在这些岛屿上定居。

    • Ancient humans used very primitive tools.

      古代人类使用非常原始的工具。

    • The cave paintings are attributed to a very primitive culture.

      这些洞穴壁画被归因于一个非常原始的文化。

  2. C1disapproving(贬义)

    Characterized by basic, unpleasant, and uncomfortable living conditions, often lacking modern amenities.

    简陋；粗糙的

    • They lived in very primitive conditions, without electricity or running water.

      他们生活在非常简陋的条件下，没有电或自来水。

    • The refugees were forced to live in primitive, makeshift shelters.

      难民们被迫住在简陋的临时避难所里。

    • His accommodation in the remote area was quite primitive, with only the bare necessities for living.

      他在偏远地区的住所相当简陋，只有基本的生活必需品。