"a gradual method of action," 1832, in abolitionist literature, as a disparaging term (opposed to immediatism), from gradual + -ism. Related: Gradualist; gradualistic.
双语例句
1. The existence of displacement costs also counsels gradualism in the removal of existing trade barriers.
由于转移费用的存在,因而建议在取消现有贸易壁垒时采用渐进主义.
来自辞典例句
2. Gradualism dictates the Chinese approach to most policy measures.
中国多数情况下会循序渐进地推行政策措施.
来自互联网
3. I would err on the side of gradualism and do it in stages.
