rudiment
UK/'ruːdɪm(ə)nt/US/'ru:dimәnt/
C2
Definitions
n.
(usually plural) The basic principles or first elements of a subject or skill.
（常用复数）基础，基本原理。
n.
An undeveloped or vestigial form of something.
雏形；退化的残迹器官。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrud ('rough, first form') + -ment (result) = 'the rough beginning.' A rudiment is something in its earliest, undeveloped state — the rough basics of a skill, or a body part that never fully grew. Usually plural: 'the rudiments of grammar.'
Root rud still carries 20 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.rudiments of……的基础
- 2.learn the rudiments学习基本原理
- 3.basic rudiments基本要素
- 4.grasp the rudiments掌握基础知识
Example Sentences
- 1.
She taught the children the rudiments of reading and writing.
- 2.
The wings are mere rudiments and cannot support flight.