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单词 pristine
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pris•tine /ˈprɪstin, prɪˈstin/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. having its original purity;
    not corrupted or made dirty:the pristine beauty of the ancient forest.
See -prim-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pris•tine  (pristēn, pri stēn; esp. Brit. pristīn),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. having its original purity;
    uncorrupted or unsullied.
  2. of or pertaining to the earliest period or state;
    primitive.
  • Latin pristinus early; akin to primus prime
  • 1525–35
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged undefiled, unpolluted, untouched.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pristine /ˈprɪstaɪn -tiːn/ adj
  1. of or involving the earliest period, state, etc; original
  2. pure; uncorrupted
  3. fresh, clean, and unspoiled: his pristine new car
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin pristinus primitive; related to prīmus first, prime
USAGE
The use of pristine to mean fresh, clean, and unspoiled is considered by some people to be incorrect

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