conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Anh
~ 2200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Từ đồng nghĩa
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Từ trái nghĩa
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Chủ đề
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Từ đồng nghĩa
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Từ trái nghĩa
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Chủ đề
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Danh từ
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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is a conservative
Từ đồng nghĩa
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Từ trái nghĩa
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Chủ đề
politics
|society
|relationships
Ví dụ
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Từ đồng nghĩa
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Chủ đề
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
con - ser - vat - ive (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.