单词 | atavistic |
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 |
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