conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
영어
~ 2200
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is conservative about [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
유의어
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
반의어
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
연어
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
주제
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
유의어
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
반의어
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
연어
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
주제
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
명사
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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is a conservative
유의어
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
반의어
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
연어
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
주제
politics
|society
|relationships
예문
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
유의어
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
반의어
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
연어
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
주제
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
예문
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
학습자용 예문
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
문법
기본형
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
음절 및 강세
con - ser - vat - ive （4음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
관련 단어
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
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.