| 单词 | rugged individualism |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrugged individualism rugged individualism n. originally and chiefly U.S. independence or self-sufficiency of character, hardy self-reliance; spec. individualism as a social and economic ideal, esp. as associated with the free-market economic system of the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. ΚΠ 1897 J. G. Rogers Gospel in Epistles xi. 220 The stern and rugged individualism which finds no charm in the fellowship of kindred souls.] 1898 Godey's Mag. May 548/1 He [sc. Lorenzo Dow] was shaped for other uses; of a rugged individualism, untempered by schooling, uninfluenced by example. 1928 H. Hoover New Day 154 We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines—doctrines of paternalism and state socialism. 2001 N.Y. Times 10 June iv. 15/4 Our national political discussion is often polarized between those who see America as a land built solely on the strength of rugged individualism and others who ascribe our strength to collective action. < as lemmas |
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