| 单词 | conservative |
| 释义 | adjective | noun conservativeconservative1 /kənˈsɚvət̮ɪv/ ●●○ W3 adjective 1preferring to continue doing things the way they are being done or have been proven to work, rather than risking changes: a conservative rural community Her views on the role of women are very conservative.2social studies, politics supporting political ideas that include less involvement by the government in business and people’s lives, for example by encouraging everyone to work and earn their own money, and having strong ideas about moral behavior: conservative economic policies a conservative newspaper columnist3not very modern or fashionable in style, taste, etc. SYN traditional: a dark conservative suit Despite his conservative appearance, he has quite a sense of humor.4a conservative estimate/guess a guess which is likely to be lower than the real amount: Conservative estimates indicate at least 150 people were killed.—conservatively adverb adjective | noun conservativeconservative2 ●●○ noun [countable] social studies, politics someone with conservative opinions or principles: According to a recent poll, the governor has lost support among conservatives. |
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