| 单词 | conservative |
| 释义 | conservative adj. & n. --adj 1. a averse to rapid change. b (of views, taste, etc.) moderate, avoiding extremes (conservative in his dress). 2. (of an estimate etc.) purposely low; moderate, cautious. 3. (Conservative) of or characteristic of Conservatives or the Conservative Party. 4. tending to conserve. --n 1. a conservative person. 2. (Conservative) a supporter or member of the Conservative Party. Phrases and idioms Conservative Judaism Judaism allowing only minor changes in traditional ritual etc. Conservative Party 1. a British political party promoting free enterprise and private ownership. 2. a similar party elsewhere. conservative surgery surgery that seeks to preserve tissues as far as possible. Derivatives conservatism n. conservatively adv. conservativeness n. Etymology: ME f. LL conservativus (as conserve) |
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