"neanderthals" in Chinese (Simplified)
尼安德特人
Definition
尼安德特人是一种已经灭绝的古人类物种,几千年前生活在欧洲和西亚。有时,这个词也用来指责某人思想落后或不聪明。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“尼安德特人”主要指史前人类,但在日常生活中有时指贬意,形容某人思想落后或粗鲁,不宜随意用在正式场合。科学文献中常使用大写。
Examples
Neanderthals lived in Europe thousands of years ago.
**尼安德特人**在几千年前生活在欧洲。
Scientists study neanderthals to learn about human history.
科学家研究**尼安德特人**以了解人类历史。
The bones of neanderthals have been found in many caves.
许多洞穴都发现了**尼安德特人**的骨骼。
Some people call rude drivers 'neanderthals'.
有些人会把粗鲁的司机称作“**尼安德特人**”。
People used to think neanderthals were slow and simple, but now we know they were clever.
人们曾认为**尼安德特人**很迟钝简单,但现在我们知道他们其实很聪明。
He acts like a neanderthal when he refuses to listen.
他拒绝听别人说话时,表现得像个“**尼安德特人**”。