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.
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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5. Britain's worst jail riot will force a fundamental reappraisal of prison policy.
