prehistoric UK [ˌpri:.hɪ'stɒr.ɪk] US [-hɪ'stɔ:r-] adjective ■describing the period before there were written records 史前的,有文字记载的历史以前的•prehistoric man/humans/animals史前人类/动物 •Painting originated in prehistoric times.绘画始于史前时期。 ■informal disapproving ■very old-fashioned 老旧不堪的,完全过时的•He has prehistoric views about women who have careers.他对职业女性的看法完全过时。 |