prehistoric

['pri:his'tɔrik]

adj.史前的, 陈腐的
=prehistorical

例句与用法:

The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.

古生物学对出现在史前或地质时代的生命的形成的研究,体现在植物、动物和其它有机体的化石上

词形变化:

副词: prehistorically | 异体字: prehistorical |

详细释义:

a.

1. 有文字记载的历史以前的, 史前的

We visited the prehistoric burial grounds discovered last year.

我们参观了去年发现的史前墓葬地。

Some prehistoric people lived in caves.

有些史前时期的人住在洞穴里。

2. 【口】非常古老的; 完全过时的, 旧式的

Is Harry's prehistoric car still working?

哈里那辆老式汽车还能开吗?