radical
Significado: Relating to fundamental change; extreme or far-reaching
Radical describes something relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something, often involving complete or drastic change. In politics, it refers to views favouring extreme reform. In chemistry and mathematics, it has specific technical meanings related to root structures.
Ejemplos
- The company needs radical reform to survive. 公司需要激进的改革才能生存。La empresa necesita una reforma radical para sobrevivir.会社が生き残るには抜本的な改革が必要だ。회사가 살아남으려면 근본적인 개혁이 필요하다.
- His views are considered radical by mainstream politicians. 他的观点被主流政客认为是激进的。Sus opiniones son consideradas radicales por los políticos convencionales.彼の見解は主流の政治家からは過激だと見なされている。그의 견해는 주류 정치인들에게 급진적이라고 여겨진다.
- The treatment represents a radical departure from conventional medicine. 这种治疗方法是对传统医学的根本性突破。El tratamiento representa una desviación radical de la medicina convencional.その治療法は従来の医学からの根本的な転換を表している。그 치료법은 기존 의학에서의 근본적인 전환을 나타낸다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Late Latin 'radicalis' meaning 'of or pertaining to a root', from Latin 'radix' (root). The political sense of 'extreme, wanting fundamental change' appeared in the 18th century — reformers who wanted to change things 'at the root'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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