英语词汇“conservative”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

conservative

/kənˈsəːvətɪv

adjective

1Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values: they were very conservative in their outlook...

The rapid rise of the green movement is an example of this, because it appeals to traditional conservative values.
Lewis was an old-fashioned Christian, and those who consider the church to be too interested in modernising see him as a hero of religious orthodoxy and conservative values.
His parents weren't party-political, but he was certainly brought up with traditionally conservative values.

Synonyms

traditionalist, traditional, conventional, orthodox, stable, old-fashioned, dyed-in-the-wool, unchanging, hidebound;

cautious, prudent, careful, safe, timid, unadventurous, unenterprising, set in one's ways;

moderate, middle-of-the-road, temperate

informal stick in the mud

1.1(Of dress or taste) sober and conventional: a conservative suit...

The many suits and ties and other conservative dress worn by the crowd yesterday reflected the upscale membership of much of the organisation.
The best advice I was always given by peers was to dress in a conservative suit with modest accessories at the interview.
Not only are the quantities of meat large, but the fact that there are people who want to eat dried rat bat, or even monkey meat comes as a surprise to those of us whose tastes are more conservative.

Synonyms

conventional, sober, quiet, modest, plain, unobtrusive, unostentatious, restrained, reserved, subdued, subtle, low-key, demure

informal square, straight

2(In a political context) favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially conservative ideas.The libertarian, old conservative wing of the Republican Party has never liked this war....

Such developments would presumably be envied by genuine libertarians in socially conservative countries - even if their taxes are lower.
However, there is a tendency for European electorates to move to the right or left in a manner that may not be co-ordinated, but does produce clusters of conservative or Socialist governments at any one time.

Synonyms

right-wing, reactionary, traditionalist, unprogressive, establishmentarian, blimpish;

fundamentalist;

in the UK Tory;

in the US Republican

informal true blue

2.1 (Conservative) Relating to the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party elsewhere: the Conservative government...

The Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties are contesting every seat.
An important factor in this was the experience of eighteen years of Conservative government.
At the same time we had just emerged from a long period of Conservative government.

3(Of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution: police placed the value of the haul at a conservative £500,000...

The number of women trafficked for this purpose is unknown, although conservative estimates put the number in the millions.
The combat capability of such a servicemen could be compared, even by conservative estimates, to that of a modern section or even platoon.
Those sorts of considerations are why I said $440 billion was a conservative estimate, which is admittedly a bit crazy just to say, but there it is.

Synonyms

low, cautious, understated, unexaggerated, moderate, reasonable

4(Of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible.The trial randomized 1,033 patients in 27 countries to early surgery or conservative treatment....

If conservative treatment fails, surgery to excise any bone spurs and debridement of the retrocalcaneal bursa may be helpful.
For patients who do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery should be considered.

noun

1A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values: he remains a conservative in constitutional matters...

They saw fascists as more patriotic and determined than traditional conservatives.
So the claim that there are conservatives who believe in some sort of absolute liberty is a total straw man.
The antagonism between conservatives and progressives in Korea has a long history.

Synonyms

right-winger, reactionary, rightist, diehard;

in the UK Tory;

in the US Republican

2 (Conservative) A supporter or member of the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party elsewhere.Around them stand officials and party workers from the Conservatives and Lib Dems....

The Scottish National Party and Conservatives are expected to oppose the building.
There has never been a coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.

Phrases

conservative with a small ‘c’

Derivatives

conservativeness

noun ...

Because the desire to combine conflicting data is strong in real studies, the conservativeness of the present test is unlikely to be a major concern for some.
And similarly, if the central bank is fully under the spell of government, the conservativeness of the central bank does not matter.
Physicists generally maintain a healthy skepticism about whatever they hear and are much less susceptible to dogmatic conservativeness than one might think.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'aiming to preserve'): from late Latin conservativus, from conservat- 'conserved', from the verb conservare (see conserve). Current senses date from the mid 19th century.

单词	conservative
释义	conservative /kənˈsəːvətɪv / adjective 1Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values: they were very conservative in their outlook... The rapid rise of the green movement is an example of this, because it appeals to traditional conservative values. Lewis was an old-fashioned Christian, and those who consider the church to be too interested in modernising see him as a hero of religious orthodoxy and conservative values. His parents weren't party-political, but he was certainly brought up with traditionally conservative values. Synonyms traditionalist, traditional, conventional, orthodox, stable, old-fashioned, dyed-in-the-wool, unchanging, hidebound; cautious, prudent, careful, safe, timid, unadventurous, unenterprising, set in one's ways; moderate, middle-of-the-road, temperate informal stick in the mud 1.1(Of dress or taste) sober and conventional: a conservative suit... The many suits and ties and other conservative dress worn by the crowd yesterday reflected the upscale membership of much of the organisation. The best advice I was always given by peers was to dress in a conservative suit with modest accessories at the interview. Not only are the quantities of meat large, but the fact that there are people who want to eat dried rat bat, or even monkey meat comes as a surprise to those of us whose tastes are more conservative. Synonyms conventional, sober, quiet, modest, plain, unobtrusive, unostentatious, restrained, reserved, subdued, subtle, low-key, demure informal square, straight 2(In a political context) favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially conservative ideas.The libertarian, old conservative wing of the Republican Party has never liked this war.... Such developments would presumably be envied by genuine libertarians in socially conservative countries - even if their taxes are lower. However, there is a tendency for European electorates to move to the right or left in a manner that may not be co-ordinated, but does produce clusters of conservative or Socialist governments at any one time. Synonyms right-wing, reactionary, traditionalist, unprogressive, establishmentarian, blimpish; fundamentalist; in the UK Tory; in the US Republican informal true blue 2.1 (Conservative) Relating to the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party elsewhere: the Conservative government... The Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties are contesting every seat. An important factor in this was the experience of eighteen years of Conservative government. At the same time we had just emerged from a long period of Conservative government. 3(Of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution: police placed the value of the haul at a conservative £500,000... The number of women trafficked for this purpose is unknown, although conservative estimates put the number in the millions. The combat capability of such a servicemen could be compared, even by conservative estimates, to that of a modern section or even platoon. Those sorts of considerations are why I said $440 billion was a conservative estimate, which is admittedly a bit crazy just to say, but there it is. Synonyms low, cautious, understated, unexaggerated, moderate, reasonable 4(Of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible.The trial randomized 1,033 patients in 27 countries to early surgery or conservative treatment.... If conservative treatment fails, surgery to excise any bone spurs and debridement of the retrocalcaneal bursa may be helpful. For patients who do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery should be considered. noun 1A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values: he remains a conservative in constitutional matters... They saw fascists as more patriotic and determined than traditional conservatives. So the claim that there are conservatives who believe in some sort of absolute liberty is a total straw man. The antagonism between conservatives and progressives in Korea has a long history. Synonyms right-winger, reactionary, rightist, diehard; in the UK Tory; in the US Republican 2 (Conservative) A supporter or member of the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party elsewhere.Around them stand officials and party workers from the Conservatives and Lib Dems.... The Scottish National Party and Conservatives are expected to oppose the building. There has never been a coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. Phrases conservative with a small ‘c’ Derivatives conservativeness noun ... Because the desire to combine conflicting data is strong in real studies, the conservativeness of the present test is unlikely to be a major concern for some. And similarly, if the central bank is fully under the spell of government, the conservativeness of the central bank does not matter. Physicists generally maintain a healthy skepticism about whatever they hear and are much less susceptible to dogmatic conservativeness than one might think. Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'aiming to preserve'): from late Latin conservativus, from conservat- 'conserved', from the verb conservare (see conserve). Current senses date from the mid 19th century.
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