primal
UK/'praiml/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to the earliest, most basic and instinctive part of human nature
原始的，本能的
adj.
First in importance; fundamental
最初的，主要的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprim (first) + -al (adj.) = 'of the first / earliest.' Primal points to what is deepest and most original in us — primal instinct, primal fear: the raw urges that come 'first,' before thought.
Root prim still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.primal instinct原始本能
- 2.primal fear原始恐惧
- 3.primal urge原始冲动
- 4.primal scream原始呐喊
Example Sentences
- 1.
There was a primal fear in his eyes.
- 2.
Hunger is one of our most primal urges.