progressive

• 指支持或推行新的、现代的或进步的思想，尤指在社会或政治方面；也可指逐渐发展的、渐进的。

Describes something that favors or implements new, modern, or forward-thinking ideas, especially in social or political contexts.

1. Advancing or developingB2formal

   Happening or developing gradually or in stages.

   渐进的

   • The disease showed progressive symptoms over several months.
   • There has been a progressive improvement in the company's sales.
   • The project requires a progressive approach to achieve its goals.

   同义词developinggradualgrowingincrementalstepwisesuccessive

   反义词backwardconservativeregressiveretrogressivestatic

2. Favoring social reformB2formal

   Supporting or advocating for social change, reform, or new ideas.

   进步的

   • She is known for her progressive views on education.
   • The party's platform is based on progressive policies.
   • Progressive thinkers often challenge traditional norms.

   同义词advancedleft-wingleftistliberalmodernreformist

   反义词conservativereactionarytraditionalist

3. Modern or innovativeB1informal

   Relating to or characteristic of modern, forward-thinking ideas or styles.

   进步的

   • The company has a progressive approach to workplace diversity.
   • They live in a progressive neighborhood that embraces change.
   • His progressive fashion style sets him apart from others.

   同义词advancedavant-gardeforward-lookinginnovativemodernpioneeringtrendsetting

   反义词backwardconservativereactionaryregressivetraditional

• 指主张社会改革、进步或变革的人，常用于政治或社会语境。

A noun referring to a person who advocates for social reform, change, or advancement, often in political or social contexts.

1. Person with reformist viewsB2formal

   A person who advocates for social, political, or economic reform and change.

   进步派

   • The progressive argued for universal healthcare.
   • Many progressives support environmental regulations.
   • She is known as a progressive in the city council.

   同义词activistleftistliberalreformerreformist

   反义词conservativereactionarytraditionalist

2. Grammar tenseB1formal

   A verb form (also called continuous) that expresses an ongoing action.

   进行时

   • In English, the present progressive is formed with 'am/is/are' plus the -ing form.
   • The past progressive describes an action that was happening at a specific time.
   • She is studying the progressive tense in her grammar class.

   同义词continuouscontinuous tense

   反义词perfectperfectivesimple