| 单词 | politically correct |
| 释义 | politically correct (once / 36256 pages) adj To be politically correct is to take care not to offend or exclude any person or group. Some people criticize others for being too politically correct. When you're politically correct, you're careful not to insult people or marginalize them, especially if they belong to a group that's often discriminated against or is in some way at a disadvantage. The term, often shortened to P.C., is commonly used in a contemptuous way: "She's so politically correct that she gets offended by every joke she hears." WORD FAMILYpolitically correct USAGE EXAMPLESBlock the offensive, block the politically correct, block your mom! Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) Trump said women who complain about his language are too politically correct. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) The politically correct change did not sit well with active-duty personnel and veterans alike, who petitioned the White House to protect the old titles. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) adj exhibiting political correctness |
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