elementary
US /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/
1.
基本的, 初级的, 简单的
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.
他对物理学只有初步的了解。
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The instructions were very elementary, even for a beginner.
这些说明非常简单，即使是初学者也能懂。
2.
小学的, 基础的
relating to a primary school
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She teaches at an elementary school.
她在小学教书。
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The curriculum covers elementary subjects like reading and math.
课程涵盖阅读和数学等基础科目。