| 单词 | prehistoric |
| 释义 | prehistoric (priːhɪstɒrɪk , US -tɔːr- ) adjective Prehistoric people and things existed at a time before information was written down. ...the famous prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux. Collocations: prehistoric art Stencils created by blowing pigment over an outstretched hand are one of the earliest and most common forms of prehistoric art. Times, Sunday Times The series begins with an exciting exploration of cave painting and prehistoric art. The Times Literary Supplement Artifacts found in the cave represent some of the earliest examples of prehistoric art and musical instruments ever discovered. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also has exhibits of prehistoric art. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This combination of subjects has led some students of prehistoric art and cultures to believe that there was a ritual, shamanic, or magical aspect to these paintings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In fact, this so-called prehistoric era has left behind something better than a written account - something more exciting, more visceral, more educative. Times, Sunday Times Settlements of different tribal groups in the prehistoric era granted the region with a rich heritage of traditions and customs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This expanded from the use of small enclosed fields, which continued from the prehistoric era. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Using the time machine, they return to a few days before they went to the prehistoric era. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It offered some theories on the origin of different customs and beliefs, and contained several short stories about the prehistoric era. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Expect boulders as high as houses eroded into weird shapes, caves daubed with prehistoric paintings and spectacular displays of springtime orchids. Times, Sunday Times These beasts looked more like prehistoric paintings of horses you might find in a cave. Times, Sunday Times The cave contains prehistoric paintings in black and red pigment of humans and strange animals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rock shelter features prehistoric paintings of fish, including the barramundi, wallabies, crocodiles, people and spiritual figures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has many prehistoric paintings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To what extent can that experience be reconstructed for a prehistoric past, a world without media networks, focus groups and telecasts? The Times Literary Supplement These people did not think of themselves as a 'young' civilization, but situated themselves 'at the end of a long continuum, stretching far back into the prehistoric past'. The Times Literary Supplement So he looked to the prehistoric past, before man, when fish were the big deal. Times, Sunday Times Often the spheroidal weathering, which created these corestones and the enclosing saprolite occurred in the prehistoric past during periods of humid, even tropical climates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are notable archaeological excavations in the region that illustrate the prehistoric past of this region. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The preservation of prehistoric remains became an important issue pertaining to the deeper meaning of the moor. The Times Literary Supplement His interest in archaeology probably grew out of his keen sense of observation when photographing landscapes; he noticed rock drawings and other prehistoric remains often overlooked by others. Times, Sunday Times Unlike many other caves, prehistoric remains were not found. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The surroundings contain numerous caves housing prehistoric remains. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are a number of other prehistoric remains located in or near the village. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The fleetest prehistoric reptile athlete turned out to be the smallest. Times, Sunday Times Based on the team's descriptions, the monster closely resembles a plesiosaur, a prehistoric reptile thought to have become extinct around 66 million years ago. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a prehistoric reptile which lived during the time of the earliest dinosaurs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fossils of prehistoric reptiles and amphibians have been found in the formation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the initial scouting expedition this young planet was declared inhospitable for colony life due to its unstable terrain and immense population of prehistoric reptiles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Archaeological aerial reconnaissance was carried out over the area in the 1980s which suggested the remains of a prehistoric settlement comprising several dispersed hut circles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The prehistoric settlement at the site was built on three artificially leveled terraces, with the highest terrace presumably reserved for a temple. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Archaeological excavations near the settlement in 2008 unveiled prehistoric settlement layers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Evidence of prehistoric settlement in the village has been found. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Evidence of prehistoric settlement has been found on the surrounding moorland. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One of the most puzzling of questions around this prehistoric site has been what those vessels contained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The trust has raised 3.5m, plus 1m to demolish the buildings on the headland, now discovered to be an important prehistoric site. Times, Sunday Times By extension, they can estimate when a prehistoric site was used, whether there are any traded pieces, and so on. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Along the way are some of the oldest known prehistoric sites and temples. Times, Sunday Times We ride horses, walk in the woods, discover prehistoric sites, collect extraordinary flowers and spend days on the beach. Times, Sunday Times To make cave paintings, prehistoric societies would trek deep underground in conditions of real danger, armed only with unreliable torches. Times,Sunday Times Prehistoric societies used laterite as a source of iron ore. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Archaeologists often study such prehistoric societies, and refer to the study of stone tools as lithic analysis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Studies tend to focus on literate, historical-period societies as opposed to non-literate, prehistoric societies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes are probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The discovery, which has amazed and delighted scientists, shows that the human family was more diverse in prehistoric times than had been appreciated. Times, Sunday Times It wasn't until the 18th century that the movement of a horse was understood as well as it had been in prehistoric times. Times, Sunday Times Human occupation of the site dates to prehistoric times but some of the activity uncovered was more recent. Times, Sunday Times As we report today (page 13), a new map shows how much further the wetlands extended in prehistoric times. Times, Sunday Times The new experience allows visitors to get a feel for life in prehistoric times with visits to the replica cave. Times, Sunday Times The first scientific analysis of fossil color was published only a decade ago, and until recently, determining the color palette of the prehistoric world seemed an insurmountable task. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It combines theatre, theme park fun and latest science - weaving live sets with computer-generated imagery and animatronics to recreate the prehistoric world. The Sun The find adds to evidence that an extraordinary dual explosion of human creativity took place on opposite sides of the prehistoric world. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 史前的 Japanese: 有史前の |
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