1530s, "ungentlemanly, base, mean," from Middle French illiberal (14c.), from Latin illiberalis "ungenerous, mean, sordid; unworthy of a freeman," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + liberalis (see liberal). A sense of "narrow-minded politically; unconcerned with the rights or liberties of others" is attested from 1640s, and might conceivably be revived to take up some of the burden that drags down conservative.
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1. His views are markedly illiberal.
他的观点非常狭隘。
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2. Expressing illiberal views may bring some politicians into temporary prominence.
发表偏狭之见也许能使某些政治家名噪一时.
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3. Their tendency is gross and illiberal.
说这种话显得粗野,缺乏教养.
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4. Butler , deeply illiberal, exerted his rights.
巴特勒心胸狭窄, 滥用自己作为丈夫的权力.
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5. By any sensible measure, this 100 - year struggle has been illiberal, murderous and pointless.
