conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Синонимы
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Антонимы
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Коллокации
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Темы
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Синонимы
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Антонимы
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Коллокации
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Темы
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Существительное
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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is a conservative
Синонимы
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Антонимы
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Коллокации
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Темы
politics
|society
|relationships
Примеры
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Синонимы
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Антонимы
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Коллокации
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Темы
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Примеры
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Примеры для изучающих
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Слоги и ударение
con - ser - vat - ive (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.