释义 |
political correctnesspoˌlitical corˈrectness noun [uncountable] - From political correctness to the flagging tenure system, the right of unadulterated academic lip flapping seems increasingly embattled.
- Managers must steer a middle course between political correctness and political babble.
- Style in Washington hangs from the twin pillars of conservatism and political correctness.
- That is why you rarely see anyone sticking up for political correctness.
- The film may lack subtlety and political correctness, but it can be thrilling if you let it.
- They used to call this politeness; now they call it political correctness.
language, behaviour, and attitudes that are carefully chosen so that they do not offend or insult anyone – used especially when you think someone is too careful in what they say or how they behave → PC, politically correct: Political correctness has had an impact on the language people use to describe women. |