progressive
🇬🇧 UK/prə'gresɪv/🇺🇸 US/prә'gresiv/
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Favouring reform, new ideas, or improved conditions; advancing gradually in extent or degree.
进步的;改革的;逐步发展的
n.
A person who holds liberal or progressive political views.
进步人士;改革派人士
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.progressive policy进步政策
- 2.progressive tax累进税
- 3.progressive movement进步运动
- 4.[progressive approach]改革性方法
Example Sentences
- 1.
The school adopted a progressive approach to teaching that encouraged critical thinking.
- 2.
Progressive tax systems require higher earners to pay a larger percentage of their income.
- 3.
The new mayor is known for her progressive policies on housing and climate change.