/kənˈsɜ:vətɪv ||; kənˈsɝvətɪv/adj1 not liking change; traditional 保守的;守旧的;传统的
2 Conservative connected with the British Conservative Party 与英国保守党有关的: Conservative voters 支持保守党的选民
3 (used when you are guessing how much sth costs) lower than the real figure or amount (指估计等)谨慎的,保守的,偏低的:
Even a conservative estimate would put the damage at about £4000 to repair. 即使保守估计,也要大约4000英镑才能修好损坏的地方。 ➔conservatively adv