elementary
adj
ˌelɪəˈmentəri◄
adj
1
simple
or
basic
简单的; 基本的
the
elementary
principles
of
justice
and
democracy
正义和民主的基本信条
You’ve
made
a
very
elementary
mistake.
你犯了一个非常基本的错误。
2
concerning
the
first
and
easiest
part
of
a
subject
基础的，初级的;
only before noun 仅用于名词前
I’m
only
familiar
with
the
subject
at
an
elementary
level.
我对这门学科的了解只是初级水平。
I
know
a
little
elementary
science.
我懂一点基础科学。
3
relating
to
elementary
school
[美] 小学的;
only before noun 仅用于名词前 | AmE BrE
elementary
education
小学教育