relating to a simple society without modern industry
The tribe lived in a primitive society with no electricity or modern tools.
這個部落生活在一個沒有電力或現代工具的原始社會中。
from an early stage of human or animal development
Primitive humans used stone tools for hunting.
原始人類使用石器工具進行狩獵。
very simple and old-fashioned, not convenient
The primitive road was rough and difficult to travel.
這條簡陋的道路崎嶇難行。
a basic instinct from early human life
Fear of darkness is a primitive instinct in many animals.
對黑暗的恐懼是許多動物的原始本能。
an artist from before the Renaissance period
The museum displayed works by primitive artists from medieval times.
博物館展出了中世紀時期原始藝術家的作品。
an artist who paints in a simple, childlike style
Her paintings have a primitive quality that appeals to many collectors.
她的畫作具有吸引許多收藏家的原始質樸特質。