relating to a simple society without modern industry
The tribe lived in a primitive society with no electricity or modern tools.
这个部落生活在一个没有电或现代工具的原始社会中。
from an early stage of human or animal development
Primitive humans used stone tools for hunting.
原始人类使用石器工具进行狩猎。
very simple and old-fashioned, not convenient
The primitive road was rough and difficult to travel.
这条简陋的道路崎岖难行。
a basic instinct from early human life
Fear of darkness is a primitive instinct in many animals.
对黑暗的恐惧是许多动物的原始本能。
an artist from before the Renaissance period
The museum displayed works by primitive artists from medieval times.
博物馆展出了中世纪时期原始艺术家的作品。
an artist who paints in a simple, childlike style
Her paintings have a primitive quality that appeals to many collectors.
她的画作具有吸引许多收藏家的原始质朴特质。