elementary
US /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/
1.
基本的, 初級的, 簡單的
relating to the most basic or fundamental aspects of a subject; simple and basic
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He has only an elementary understanding of physics.
他對物理學只有初步的了解。
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The instructions were very elementary, even for a beginner.
這些說明非常簡單，即使是初學者也能懂。
2.
小學的, 基礎的
relating to a primary school
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She teaches at an elementary school.
她在小學教書。
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The curriculum covers elementary subjects like reading and math.
課程涵蓋閱讀和數學等基礎科目。