rudimentary
US /ˌruː.dəˈmen.tər.i/
UK /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/
形容词
1.
初步的, 基本的
relating to an undeveloped or basic form
示例:
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He has only a rudimentary understanding of the subject.
他对这个主题只有初步的了解。
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The equipment was very rudimentary, consisting of just a few basic tools.
设备非常简陋，只包括一些基本工具。
2.
未发育的, 初期的
not developed; at an early stage
示例:
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The plans for the new building are still in a rudimentary stage.
新建筑的计划仍处于初期阶段。
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The organism has only rudimentary wings and cannot fly.
这种生物只有未发育完全的翅膀，无法飞行。