primaeval /praɪˈmiːvəl/

[英国英语]

also primeval

• 1. 

  ADJ You use primaeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. 原始的 [正式] [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  ...the dense primaeval forests that once covered inland Virginia.

  ...曾一度覆盖弗吉尼亚内地的茂密原始森林。

• 2. 

  ADJ You use primaeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought. (情感)原始的; 基本的; 不假思索的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

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

  ...一种向伤害他的东西发起反击的原始冲动。