mediaeval

• “mediaeval”是“medieval”的古体拼写，意为“中世纪的”，指与欧洲中世纪（约5至15世纪）相关的。该拼写在现代英语中已基本过时。

An archaic spelling of 'medieval', referring to the Middle Ages. This spelling is now largely obsolete in modern English.

1. Relating to the Middle AgesB2formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of the period from about the 5th to the 15th century in European history.

   中世纪的

   • The castle has a magnificent mediaeval architecture.
   • She is studying mediaeval literature at university.
   • The town is famous for its well-preserved mediaeval walls.

   同义词medieval

   反义词contemporarymodern

2. Old-fashioned or unenlightenedC1informal

   Used to describe attitudes or practices that are considered outdated, primitive, or harsh.

   过时或愚昧的

   • His views on education are positively mediaeval.
   • The company's mediaeval approach to employee rights was criticized.
   • They live in a mediaeval way, without modern technology.

   同义词antiquatedarchaicbackwardbarbaricbenightedold-fashionedoutdatedoutmodedprimitiveunenlightened

   反义词contemporaryenlightenedmodernprogressive