radical
/ˈrædɪkəl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6023 in the learning path
根本的；彻底的
Definitions
adj. Involving major changes to the basic nature of something.
根本的；彻底的
adj. Supporting major political or social changes beyond accepted views.
激进的
n. A person who supports major political or social change.
激进分子
Example
Turning our garage into a kitchen was a radical change.
把车库改成厨房是一次彻底的改变。
Reducing dependence on private cars requires radical changes to urban planning and public transport investment.
减少对私家车的依赖，需要彻底改变城市规划和公共交通投资方式。
Collocations
- radical change
- radical reform
- radical ideas
Word family
- radically (adv.)
- radicalism (n.)
Antonyms
- conservative
Usage tip
radical change指根本性改变，不一定涉及政治。
FAQ
- What does radical mean?
- Involving major changes to the basic nature of something. Supporting major political or social changes beyond accepted views. A person who supports major political or social change.
- How is radical pronounced?
- UK /ˈrædɪkəl/, US /ˈrædɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
