fundamental
adj
1
(a) of or forming the basis or foundation of sth; essential 基本的; 基础的; 构成基础的; 根本的
There are fundamentaldifferences between your religious beliefs and mine. 你我的宗教信仰根本不同.
(b) serving as a starting-point; basic 作为起点的; 基本的
the fundamental rules of mathematics 数学的基本法则.
2 most important; central or primary 十分重要的; 主要的; 首要的
His fundamental concern was for her welfare. 他最关心的是她的幸福.
The fundamental question is a political one. 首要的问题是政治问题.
3 ~ (to sth) essential or necessary 根本的; 必要的
Hard work is fundamental to success. 必须苦干才能成功. fundamental, n (usu pl 通常作复数) basic rule or principle; essential part 基本规则; 基本原则; 基本原理; 基本部分
the fundamentals of religion, philosophy, art, etc 宗教、 哲学、 艺术等的基本原理.
I'd like to leave a message for him, if you don't mind.
你若不介意的话,我想留话给他。
What does it matter?
有什么关系?
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