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conservatism

/kənˈsɝvəˌtɪzəm/

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1 · n.

a preference for preserving traditional institutions or practices

保守主义；保守倾向

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Her political conservatism influenced her views on reform.
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她的政治保守主义倾向影响了她对改革的看法。
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