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		Definition of gradualism in English: gradualismnoun ˈɡradʒʊəlɪz(ə)mˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəm mass noun1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 渐进主义(逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策) Example sentencesExamples -  The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism.
 -  The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution.
 -  Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution.
 -  For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty.
 -  The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems.
 -  Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night?
 -  These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism.
 -  In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years.
 -  Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well.
 -  ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’
 -  The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed.
 -  If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick.
 -  Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts.
 
 - 1.1Biology  The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model).
〔生〕种系渐进论 Example sentencesExamples -  For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting.
 -  The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
 -  Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest.
 -  Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species.
 -  Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism.
 
  
    Definition of gradualism in US English: gradualismnounˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəmˈɡraj(əw)əˌlizəm 1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 渐进主义(逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策) Example sentencesExamples -  Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts.
 -  The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed.
 -  The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution.
 -  Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well.
 -  Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night?
 -  These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism.
 -  The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism.
 -  The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems.
 -  If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick.
 -  In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years.
 -  For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty.
 -  Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution.
 -  ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’
 
 - 1.1Biology  The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model).
〔生〕种系渐进论 Example sentencesExamples -  Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species.
 -  The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
 -  For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting.
 -  Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism.
 -  Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest.
 
  
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