英语词汇“primeval”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

primeval

(praɪmiːvəl )

regional note: in BRIT, also use primaeval

1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

You use primeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. [formal]

...the dense primeval forests that once covered inland Brittany.

...a vast expanse of primeval swamp.

Synonyms: earliest, old, original, ancient

2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

You use primeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought.

...a primeval urge to hit out at that which causes him pain.

单词	primeval
释义	primeval (praɪmiːvəl ) regional note: in BRIT, also use primaeval 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use primeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. [formal] ...the dense primeval forests that once covered inland Brittany. ...a vast expanse of primeval swamp. Synonyms: earliest, old, original, ancient 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use primeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought. ...a primeval urge to hit out at that which causes him pain.
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