conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Англійська
~ 2200
Значення
0 значень
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 уживання:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Синоніми
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Антоніми
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Словосполучення
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Теми
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Синоніми
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Антоніми
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Словосполучення
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Теми
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Іменник
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 уживання:
[someone] is a conservative
Синоніми
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Антоніми
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Словосполучення
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Теми
politics
|society
|relationships
Приклади
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Синоніми
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Антоніми
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Словосполучення
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Теми
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Приклади
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Навчальні приклади
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Граматика
Словникова форма
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Склади й наголос
con - ser - vat - ive (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.