conservatism
/kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · [kənsˈɚvətˌɪzəm] /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · [kənsˈɚvətˌɪzəm] /kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce conservatism (audio)/ (ame, mw)
conservatism — 名詞
1. a preference for familiar ways and a reluctance to accept major or rapid change
守舊
不願接受大改變的傾向
a preference for familiar ways and a reluctance to accept major or rapid change
Andrew questioned the school's conservatism when it banned tablets in class.
Andrew 質疑學校的守舊作風，因為它禁止學生在課堂上用平板。
institutional conservatism blocking classroom change
Tanvi admired her grandmother's conservatism about borrowing money for holidays.
Tanvi 很欣賞祖母在借錢度假這件事上的守舊態度。
pattern: conservatism about borrowing money
The museum's conservatism kept newer local artists out of the annual show.
這家博物館的守舊性，讓較新的本地藝術家進不了年度展。
Haruto said the firm's conservatism slowed every plan for online sales.
Haruto 說公司過於守舊，讓每個網路銷售計畫都變慢。
- traditionalism
Usually focuses on keeping older customs or beliefs.
- caution
Broader and weaker; it can be practical rather than ideological.
- openness
Suggests readiness to try new ideas or new ways.
- radicalism
Supports much stronger or faster change.
文法句型
conservatism about + noun/-ing
institutional conservatism
用法筆記
Often used for habits, institutions, or decisions outside party politics. Distinguish from sense 2 when the word names a political philosophy instead of a general cautious attitude.
2. a political belief that supports tradition, established institutions, and gradua
保守主義
重傳統與漸進改革的政治理念
a political belief that supports tradition, established institutions, and gradual reform instead of fast social change
Cyrus wrote that conservatism favors gradual reform over sweeping state action.
Cyrus 寫道，保守主義偏向漸進改革，而不是大規模國家干預。
contrast: gradual reform over sweeping change
Amani studied conservatism and socialism before the campus debate.
Amani 在校園辯論前研究了保守主義和社會主義。
collocation: conservatism and socialism
Felipe says conservatism often appeals to voters who distrust fast reform.
Felipe 說，保守主義常吸引不信任快速改革的選民。
The lecture linked conservatism with religion, family duty, and stable institutions.
這場演講把保守主義和宗教、家庭責任及穩定制度連在一起。
- traditionalism
Broader than politics and often used for culture or religion too.
- right-wing politics
A wider political camp; not every right-wing position is conservative.
- progressivism
Supports more active social or political reform.
- radicalism
Usually points to deeper or faster structural change.
文法句型
conservatism favors + noun
study conservatism
用法筆記
Used for a broad political philosophy rather than one party's platform. Distinguish from sense 3 when the context is specifically the UK Conservative Party.
3. the set of views and policies linked with Britain's Conservative Party
保守黨路線
英國保守黨的政策與立場
the set of views and policies linked with Britain's Conservative Party
Paul wondered whether modern conservatism still matched old Tory campaign promises.
Paul 想知道，現代保守黨路線是否還符合過去保守黨的競選承諾。
British party context: Tory campaign promises
Dewi traced postwar conservatism through speeches by three Tory prime ministers.
Dewi 透過三位保守黨首相的演說，追溯戰後的保守黨路線。
British party context: Tory prime ministers
The article said one-nation conservatism lost ground after the leadership contest.
文章說，偏向一國保守主義的保守黨路線在黨魁之爭後失勢了。
Nellie asked if that budget showed Thatcherite conservatism or something softer.
Nellie 問，那份預算展現的是柴契爾式保守黨路線，還是較溫和的一套。
- Tory politics
Informal label tied specifically to the UK Conservative Party.
- Labour politics
A contrasting UK party tradition rather than a general ideology label.
文法句型
modern conservatism
postwar conservatism
用法筆記
Used for the ideas or policy line of Britain's Conservative Party. Context often mentions Tory leaders, Westminster, or named strands such as one-nation conservatism.