🇬🇧🇨🇳 pristine - 原始的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "pristine" ("原始的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Pristine means something is very clean, fresh, and almost like it has just been made or never used. A pristine thing has no dirt, no mess, and no damage, as if it’s brand new or perfectly taken care of.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I walked into class with a pristine white shirt, and three seconds later ketchup yelled, “Target acquired!”

Mom stared at my pristine room and asked, “Okay, where are you hiding the mess?”

Dad washed the car until it was pristine, so of course a bird flew by and signed it with a splat autograph.

The cat sat on the pristine white couch, then proudly left a furry signature all over it.

I tried to keep my shoes pristine, but the mud puddle shouted, “Free hug!”

A child opens an attic box and finds a pristine doll. She wipes dust with a cloth; the doll's pristine dress shines. A pristine ribbon falls into her small hands. Sun hits pristine glass eyes and the pristine painted face looks new. She hugs the doll, smiling, and the old attic feels like a home again.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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