conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Английски
~ 2200
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Синоними
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Антоними
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Колокации
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Теми
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She has conservative views on marriage.
- The voters chose a conservative candidate.
- His conservative approach to business kept the company stable.
- They are conservative about spending public money.
Примери за учащи
- My grandfather is very conservative.
- She is conservative about new ideas.
- He has conservative political views.
- They take a conservative approach to change.
adjective
B2
property
2
careful and risk-averse
Careful and not taking big risks.
Модел на употреба:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Синоними
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Антоними
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Колокации
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Теми
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We made a conservative estimate of the costs.
- Investors are taking a conservative approach during uncertain times.
- The doctor gave a conservative treatment plan first.
Примери за учащи
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
person with traditional views
A person who does not like big changes and wants to keep things as they are, especially in politics.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is a conservative
Синоними
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Антоними
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Колокации
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Теми
politics
|society
|relationships
Примери
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Примери за учащи
- My uncle is a conservative.
- She is a conservative in politics.
- Conservatives do not like fast changes.
adjective
A2
property
4
modest in style or dress
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
Модел на употреба:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Синоними
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Антоними
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Колокации
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Теми
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Примери
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Примери за учащи
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Граматика
Речникова форма
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Срички и ударение
con - ser - vat - ive (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Семейство думи
Forms
conservatives
noun
Core family
Related words
conservationist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
liberal
adjective B2
progressive
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
conservator
noun
Изрази
Conservative Party
1/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
political party with traditional policies
A political group in some countries that supports traditional ideas and less government control over the economy.
Примери
- The Conservative Party won the election in the UK.
- He has been a member of the Conservative Party for ten years.
play it conservative
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
idiom
informal
act carefully to avoid risk
To be careful and not take big risks.
Примери
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.