radical

Word family  noun radical radicalism adjective radical verb radicalize adverb radically

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rad·i·cal1 /ˈrædɪkəl/ ●●○ W3 AWL adjective  1  change/difference 变革/差异VERY a radical change or difference is very big and important 重大的，根本的 OPP slight They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run. 他们建议对公司经营模式进行重大改革。 a radical reform of the tax system 税收制度的彻底改革 There are radical differences between the two organizations. 这两个组织有着根本差异。2  opinions 观点PPP radical ideas are very new and different, and are against what most people think or believe 激进的；前卫的 → conservative He has put forward some very radical ideas. 他提出了一些非常激进的观点。 I was shocked by her radical views. 她的激进观点让我震惊。 a radical approach to education 有创见的教育方法3  people 人 someone who is radical has ideas that are very new and different, and against what most people think or believe 激进的；前卫的 a radical left-wing politician 激进的左翼政客 a radical feminist 激进的女权主义者4  good 好的 American English informalENJOY/LIKE DOING something very good or enjoyable 顶呱呱的；好玩的 That was one radical party last night! 昨晚的聚会太棒了！5 —radically/-kli/adv a radically different method of production一种截然不同的生产方式 a radically new approach to the problem解决这个问题的全新办法n COLLOCATIONSnounsa radical changeIf that offer is serious, it will mark a radical change in policy.a radical transformation (=a complete change in appearance, especially when this is an improvement)The city has undergone a radical transformation.radical measures (=extreme actions)Instead of retreating, he suggested even more radical measures.radical reform (=big changes to a system or organization in order to improve it)He said the institution was in need of radical reform.a radical overhaul (=big changes in order to improve something)government plans for a radical overhaul of the health care systema radical differenceThere is a radical difference between this and other dieting methods.a radical departure (=something very different)The design of the building is a radical departure from tradition.a radical rethink (=when you think about a plan or idea again in a very different way)The Conservative Party leader called for a radical rethink of economic policy.

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radical• It is instructive to recall that the cause of conservation was conservative before it was ever radical.• It was' 68, and we were both, you know, radical, and civil rights, and feminism.• He recommended a radical change in her diet.• Within the living memory of the older inhabitants of Dornie, there have been radical changes affecting both these waterways.• It was an incredibly radical decision.• Radical differences within the group began to appear.• Can it avoid self-destruction caused by the strong ideological differences among its moderate and its more radical factions?• a radical leftist group• You give too much publicity to radical oddballs...• But the combination, the combination of visionary stuff and radical politics: that troubled me.• She hunted stereotypes down as if they were sewer rats and stuck radical slogans to the fridge door.• The goals of this movement were to seek minimal economic improvements while preventing campesinos from looking for more radical solutions.radical changes• Some politicians are raising more radical changes.• That may be so, but when I first knew them there had been radical changes.• The price of this pragmatism has been to disappoint those who expected radical changes after Independence.• In the next decade, microcomputers will stimulate radical changes in every part of the educational system.• The widening of educational opportunity in the immediate post-war period was not accompanied by radical changes in its content.• This is likely to lead to radical changes in the committee's procedures, which could be implemented next year.• These new ideas demand radical changes in the design of the entire business process.• Before we make any radical changes such as doing away with jury trials, should we not think very carefully indeed?radical ideas• Such conditions fuelled discontent and facilitated the spread of radical ideas.• Yet far from ensuring loyalty to the statusquo, their elevated position made students receptive to radical ideas.• Student assemblies, cafeterias, and libraries provided a semi-institutional network within which radical ideas and literature could circulate.• But radical ideas are needed to form a new model of the public sector-dynamic, decentralised and democratic.• Most new radical ideas in science turn out to be incorrect; only a tiny fraction turn out to be correct.• Blackwell's radical ideas point to the tentative beginnings of a discourse on active female sexuality.• It is more likely that the incorporation of radical ideas will contribute to their dilution and distraction.

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radical2 ●○○ AWL noun [countable]  PPGsomeone who has new and different ideas, especially someone who wants complete social and political change 激进分子〔尤指主张对社会和政治作彻底变革的人〕 → conservative radicals on the extreme left wing of the party 党内极左翼激进分子 —radicalism noun [uncountable]

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radical• A final recommendation of the consultants was a radical attempt to forge a closer working relationship between the board and staff members.• Prime Minister Stolypin was murdered by radicals in 1911.• The Duma, packed by radicals, was dissolved by the Tsar in 1906.• With no real power-base of his own, he was one of the first radicals to suffer disgrace.• Unless it would be for wealthy men interested in acquiring as trophy wives lapsed radicals who look great in workout gear.• Suddenly the confidence of the new radicals received a body blow.• Her verbal spontaneity ruffled far too many feathers even if it attracted admiration from thousands of radicals and feminists.• Millionaires are unlikely to be social or political radicals.Origin radical1 (1300-1400) Late Latin radicalis, from Latin radix “root”

rad·i·cal1 adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1radical2 nounLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

very and radical change a or big is difference Corpus

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rad‧i‧cal¹ W3 AC /ˈrædɪkəl/ adjective1.  CHANGE/DIFFERENCE a radical change or difference is very big and important
   OPP  slight:
    They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.
    a radical reform of the tax system
    There are radical differences between the two organizations.
2.  OPINIONS radical ideas are very new and different, and are against what most people think or believe ⇨ conservative:
    He has put forward some very radical ideas.
    I was shocked by her radical views.
    a radical approach to education
3.  PEOPLE someone who is radical has ideas that are very new and different, and against what most people think or believe:
    a radical left-wing politician
    a radical feminist
4.  GOOD American English informal very good or enjoyable:
    That was one radical party last night!
—radically /-kli/ adverb:
    a radically different method of production
    a radically new approach to the problem
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ nouns
   ▪ a radical change If that offer is serious, it will mark a radical change in policy.
   ▪ a radical transformation (=a complete change in appearance, especially when this is an improvement) The city has undergone a radical transformation.
   ▪ radical measures (=extreme actions) Instead of retreating, he suggested even more radical measures.
   ▪ radical reform (=big changes to a system or organization in order to improve it) He said the institution was in need of radical reform.
   ▪ a radical overhaul (=big changes in order to improve something) government plans for a radical overhaul of the health care system
   ▪ a radical difference There is a radical difference between this and other dieting methods.
   ▪ a radical departure (=something very different) The design of the building is a radical departure from tradition.
   ▪ a radical rethink (=when you think about a plan or idea again in a very different way) The Conservative Party leader called for a radical rethink of economic policy.

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radical² AC noun [countable]someone who has new and different ideas, especially someone who wants complete social and political change ⇨ conservative:
    radicals on the extreme left wing of the party
—radicalism noun [uncountable]
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ right-wing adjective a right-wing person or group wants low taxes, a strong army and police force, and the individual to be free from government interference as much as possible: right-wing political parties | Some of his supporters are very right-wing. | right-wing policies on gun control
   ▪ left-wing adjective a left-wing person or group wants the government to make society more equal by increasing taxes for rich people, and taking control of important industries and services: a left-wing newspaper | His views are very left-wing.
   ▪ green adjective [usually before noun] supporting policies and principles which will protect the environment: green politicians | the Green Party | The government is under pressure to improve its green credentials (=to seem more like it wants to protect the environment).
   ▪ radical adjective supporting political ideas that will involve great change: radical politicians | a radical economic reform programme
   ▪ liberal adjective supporting political ideas that will allow people to have greater freedom: They want the government to have a more liberal policy on drugs.
   ▪ moderate adjective having political opinions which are not extreme: People generally become more moderate as they get older. | The bill is supported by moderate Republicans.
   ▪ extreme adjective having political opinions which are considered to be very unreasonable by many people: His views on immigration are very extreme. | an extreme right-wing organization