| 释义 |
atavistic
UK [ˌæt.ə'vɪs.tɪk] US [ˌætˌ-] formal
adjective
■(of behaviour) happening because of a very old natural and basic habit from the distant past (= a long time ago) , not because of a conscious decision or present need or usefulness （行为）返祖性的，原始的•an atavistic fear of the dark对于黑暗的原始畏惧 |