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progressive

🇬🇧 UK/prə'gresɪv/🇺🇸 US/prә'gresiv/
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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-derived
proforward, for, before
+
gress
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=progressive

Common 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.

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