primaeval
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ You use primaeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. 原始的[正式] [usu ADJ n]
...the dense primaeval forests that once covered inland Virginia. ...曾一度覆盖弗吉尼亚内地的茂密原始森林。
2. ADJ You use primaeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought. (情感)原始的; 基本的; 不假思索的[usu ADJ n]
...a primaeval urge to hit out at that which causes him pain. ...一种向伤害他的东西发起反击的原始冲动。
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primaeval /praɪˈmiːvəl/
[英国英语]also primeval
剑桥词典
- → primeval
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