subversive
意味: Seeking or intended to undermine an established system, institution, or set of values, especially a political one.
Subversive functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes activities, ideas, or works that challenge authority or dominant values — 'subversive literature,' 'subversive humour.' As a noun, it denotes a person engaged in such activities. During the Cold War, 'subversive' was heavily used by governments to label political dissidents. In arts and culture, it has a more positive flavour, implying creative challenge to convention. 'Subversive elements,' 'politically subversive,' and 'darkly subversive' are common collocations.
例文
- The play was considered so subversive that it was banned from public performance for over a decade. 该剧被认为极具颠覆性,以至于被禁止公开演出长达十多年。La obra se consideró tan subversiva que se prohibió su representación pública durante más de una década.その戯曲はあまりにも破壊的とみなされ、10年以上にわたり公演が禁止された。그 희곡은 너무나 전복적이라고 여겨져 10년 이상 공연이 금지되었다.
- MI5 kept files on individuals suspected of subversive activities throughout the Cold War. 军情五处在冷战期间对涉嫌从事颠覆活动的人员建立了档案。El MI5 mantuvo expedientes de personas sospechosas de actividades subversivas a lo largo de la Guerra Fría.MI5は冷戦を通じて、破壊活動の疑いがある人物の記録を保管していた。MI5는 냉전 기간 내내 전복 활동 혐의가 있는 인물들의 기록을 보관했다.
- Her comedy is quietly subversive, dismantling social conventions with precision and wit. 她的喜剧以一种含蓄的颠覆性,用精准和机智瓦解了社会习俗。Su comedia es sutilmente subversiva: desmonta las convenciones sociales con precisión e ingenio.彼女のコメディはひそやかに破壊的で、社会的慣習を正確さと機知で解体していく。그녀의 코미디는 은밀하게 전복적이어서, 사회적 관습을 정밀함과 재치로 해체해 나간다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: media, academic, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin subversivus, from subvertere (to turn from below, overthrow), from sub- (from below) + vertere (to turn). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially in religious and political contexts.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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