mid-15c., "primary, original, pertaining to a foundation," modeled on Late Latin fundamentalis "of the foundation," from Latin fundamentum "foundation" (see fundament). In music (1732) it refers to the lowest note of a chord. Fundamentals (n.) "primary principles or rules" of anything is from 1630s.
权威例句
1. Amnesty says there are fundamental flaws in their military justice system.
国际特赦组织称他们的军事司法体系存在着根本性的缺陷。
2. Industry leaders want scientists to engage in fundamental research, not applied research.
行业领袖希望科学家从事基础性研究,而非应用性研究。
3. NATO countries have been forced to confront fundamental moral questions.
北约国家被迫正视基本的道德问题。
4. The other fundamental consideration in the conception of a plan is function.
在构思设计图时要考虑的另一个基本因素是功能。
5. Britain's worst jail riot will force a fundamental reappraisal of prison policy.
【basic, fundamental, elementary】
basic: a.基本的,基础的,既可用于具体事物,也可用于抽象事物。
• He has a basic understanding of the problem. 他对问题有基本的了解。
fundamental: a.根本性的,一般只用于抽象的事物;必要的,必须的。
• Honesty is a fundamental principle in dealing with others. 诚实是与别人相处的基本原则。
elementary: a.初步的,初级的。elementary school小学