fundamental
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/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
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/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
very important and basic
This fundamental rule must be followed by everyone.
这条基本规则必须被每个人遵守。
forming the necessary base
Hard work is fundamental to achieving success.
努力工作是取得成功的基础。
basic and not able to be divided further
Scientists study fundamental particles to understand matter.
科学家研究基本粒子以理解物质。
a basic rule or essential part
Learning the fundamentals is the first step to mastery.
学习基础知识是精通的第一步。