释义 |
preservationistpres‧er‧va‧tion‧ist /ˌprezəˈveɪʃənɪst $ -zər-/ noun [countable] - However, the preservationists soon appeared on the scene.
- It was without precedent in the United States, which explains the difficulties encountered by the preservationists.
- Outside, she found Edward in conversation with Peter Sidey, the leader of the preservationist element in the village.
- The preservationists had been careful about nomenclature.
- The preservationists, over the years, had lost ground - quite literally.
- The preservationists, pinning their faith to moral superiority and persuasive argument, were beaten back every time.
- The farmer therefore accuses the preservationist of hypocrisy.
someone who works to prevent historical places, buildings etc from being destroyed |