conservative
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ · /kənˈsɝːvətɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3856 in the learning path
保守的；守旧的
Definitions
adj. preferring traditional ideas and avoiding major changes
保守的；守旧的
adj. deliberately low or cautious to avoid overestimating
谨慎的；偏低的
n. someone who favours traditional values and limited change
保守派人士
Example
My uncle is conservative and dislikes changing family traditions.
我叔叔很保守，不喜欢改变家里的传统。
Even conservative estimates suggest that improving home insulation could substantially reduce household energy consumption.
即使按保守估计，改善住宅隔热也能大幅减少家庭能源消耗。
Collocations
- conservative views
- conservative estimate
- conservative approach
Word family
- conservatism (n.)
- conservatively (adv.)
Synonyms
- traditional
- cautious
Antonyms
- progressive
Usage tip
小写通常指保守；大写可表示保守党的。
FAQ
- What does conservative mean?
- preferring traditional ideas and avoiding major changes deliberately low or cautious to avoid overestimating someone who favours traditional values and limited change
- How is conservative pronounced?
- UK /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/, US /kənˈsɝːvətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
