Conservative



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解释

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• adj. 保守的, 守旧的
• ［英］ adj. 保守的, 守旧的 ( opposed to great or sudden change)
• ［记］ conserve+ative

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1. preservative
• 2.
  • a. of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism
  • b. capitalized of or constituting a political party professing the principles of conservatism: as
    • (1) of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions
    • (2) Progressive Conservative
• 3.
  • a. tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions ; traditional
  • b. marked by moderation or caution conservative estimate
  • c. marked by or relating to traditional norms of taste, elegance, style, or manners conservative suit
• 4. of, relating to, or practicing Conservative Judaism
• ? conservatively adverb
• ? conservativeness noun

II. noun

• Date: 1831
• 1.
  • a. an adherent or advocate of political conservatism
  • b. capitalized a member or supporter of a conservative political party
• 2.
  • a. one who adheres to traditional methods or views
  • b. a cautious or discreet person

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