conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
英语
~ 2200
义项
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adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
用法模式：
[someone] is conservative about [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
近义词
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
反义词
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
搭配
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
主题
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
近义词
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
反义词
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
搭配
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
主题
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
名词
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.
用法模式：
[someone] is a conservative
近义词
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
反义词
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
搭配
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
主题
politics
|society
|relationships
例句
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
近义词
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
反义词
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
搭配
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
主题
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
例句
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
学习者例句
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
语法
词典原形
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
音节与重音
con - ser - vat - ive （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
词族
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
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.