primitive
adjective uk/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/ us/ˈprɪm.ə.t̬ɪv/
C1 原始的，早期的，远古的
relating to human society at a very early stage of development, with people living in a simple way without machines or a writing system
Primitive races colonized these islands 2,000 years ago. 原始种族2000年前开拓了这些岛屿。
primitive man 原始人
The spiny anteater is a mammal, although a very primitive one. 针鼹属于哺乳动物，尽管是非常原始的一种。
C1 disapproving无现代设施的，简陋的
Primitive living conditions are basic, unpleasant, and uncomfortable.
Early settlers had to cope with very primitive living conditions. 早期殖民者不得不应付非常原始的生存条件。
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- These primitive peoples are believed to have worshipped the phallus as a symbol of regeneration.
- Twelve thousand years ago, our ancestors were primitive savages living in caves.
- These creatures are generally taken to be descended from primitive fishes.
- a primitive stone axe
- The conditions at the campsite were rather primitive.