If the boys are going to camp for ten days, they'll need to know the fundamentals of cooking.如果这些孩子要野营十天,他们需要知道烹调的基本知识。
The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry are very important.无机化学的基础很重要。

［同义词］ adj. basic, essential, main
［反义词］ adj. superficial

用作定语
▲～+n.
 Reading is a fundamental skill for a student.对学生来说,阅读是一种基本技巧。
There are fundamental differences between your temperament and mine.你我的性格根本不同。
The fundamental purpose of my plan is to encourage further development.我的计划的根本宗旨是鼓励进一步的发展。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
 The change will have to be fundamental if they are to have any effect.变革如果要起任何作用,就必须是根本性的。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
Fresh air is fundamental to good health.新鲜空气对健康是不可缺少的。

fundamental, basic
参见basic条。