progressive
/prəˈɡresɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3438 in the learning path
进步的；支持改革的
Definitions
adj. supporting new ideas and changes intended to improve society
进步的；支持改革的
adj. happening or developing gradually over time
逐步发展的；渐进的
n. a person who supports social or political reform
进步人士；改革支持者
Example
Our new manager has progressive ideas about flexible working.
我们的新经理对弹性工作有进步的想法。
Progressive education policies can promote equal opportunities by providing additional support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
进步的教育政策可以为弱势背景的学生提供额外支持，从而促进机会平等。
Collocations
- progressive policies
- progressive outlook
- progressive change
- progressive taxation
Word family
- progress (n.)
- progress (v.)
- progressively (adv.)
- progression (n.)
Synonyms
- forward-thinking
Antonyms
- conservative
Usage tip
既可指支持改革，也可指逐步发展，未必变好。
FAQ
- What does progressive mean?
- supporting new ideas and changes intended to improve society happening or developing gradually over time a person who supports social or political reform
- How is progressive pronounced?
- UK /prəˈɡresɪv/, US /prəˈɡresɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
