conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2200
konzervatív, óvatos, visszafogott, szolid
B1
1
konzervatív
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
She has conservative views on marriage.
Konzervatív nézeteket vall a házasságról.
The voters chose a conservative candidate.
A választók konzervatív jelölt mellett döntöttek.
His conservative approach to business kept the company stable.
They are conservative about spending public money.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My grandfather is very conservative.
A nagyapám nagyon konzervatív.
She is conservative about new ideas.
Konzervatívan áll az új ötletekhez.
He has conservative political views.
They take a conservative approach to change.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Σημασία
resistant to change
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Συνώνυμα
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Αντώνυμα
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Θέματα
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in politics or culture.
B2
2
óvatos
A2
konzervatív
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
We made a conservative estimate of the costs.
Óvatos becslést készítettünk a költségekről.
Investors are taking a conservative approach during uncertain times.
A befektetők bizonytalan időkben óvatos megközelítést alkalmaznak.
The doctor gave a conservative treatment plan first.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He gave a conservative guess about the price.
Óvatos becslést mondott az árra.
They took a conservative plan for the trip.
Óvatos tervet választottak az utazáshoz.
This is a conservative way to invest money.
Σημασία
careful and risk-averse
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Συνώνυμα
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Αντώνυμα
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Θέματα
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Careful and not taking big risks.
Characterized by caution and avoidance of unnecessary risks or extremes.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
3
konzervatív
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is a conservative
He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
A Szenátus egyik ismert konzervatív politikusa.
As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
Konzervatívként ellenezte az új reformokat.
Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My uncle is a conservative.
A nagybátyám konzervatív.
She is a conservative in politics.
Politikai értelemben konzervatív.
Conservatives do not like fast changes.
Σημασία
person with traditional views
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Συνώνυμα
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Αντώνυμα
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Θέματα
politics
|society
|relationships
Ορισμός
A person who does not like big changes and wants to keep things as they are, especially in politics.
A person who holds traditional attitudes and values, typically favoring limited government and cautious change.
A2
4
visszafogott
B2
szolid
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
Visszafogott öltönyt vett fel az állásinterjúra.
The room was decorated in a conservative style.
A szoba visszafogott stílusban volt berendezve.
Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I like a conservative dress for work.
Munkahelyre a visszafogott ruhákat szeretem.
He wears conservative colors at school.
Az iskolában visszafogott színeket visel.
This is a conservative style of shoes.
Σημασία
modest in style or dress
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Συνώνυμα
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Αντώνυμα
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Θέματα
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Ορισμός
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
Not showy or extreme in appearance, style, or dress; restrained.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - ser - vat - ive (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.