prehistoric

• 指有文字记载的历史之前的时期；也形容极其古老或过时的事物。

Relating to the period before written records; extremely old or outdated.

1. Before recorded historyB1formal

   Belonging to or existing in the period before written records were kept.

   史前的

   • Prehistoric cave paintings were discovered in France.
   • Scientists study prehistoric fossils to understand early life.
   • The prehistoric era ended with the invention of writing.

   同义词antediluvianpreliterateprimevalprimitive

   反义词documentedhistoricalrecordedwritten

2. Relating to early human historyB1formal

   Of or relating to the time before written history, often associated with early human development.

   史前的

   • Prehistoric tools were made from stone and bone.
   • The museum has a large collection of prehistoric artifacts.
   • Prehistoric humans lived in small nomadic groups.

   同义词ancientpreliterateprimevalprimitiveprimordial

   反义词documentedhistorichistoricalrecorded

3. Outdated or old-fashionedB2informal

   No longer fashionable or relevant; extremely old-fashioned.

   老掉牙的

   • His prehistoric cell phone can't even send texts.
   • That computer is so prehistoric it takes ten minutes to start up.
   • Her prehistoric views on technology are not helpful.

   同义词ancientantediluvianantiquatedarchaicobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmoded

   反义词contemporarycurrentfashionablemoderntrendy