"a gradual method of action," 1832, in abolitionist literature, as a disparaging term (opposed to immediatism), from gradual + -ism. Related: Gradualist; gradualistic.
权威例句
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.
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.
3. I would err on the side of gradualism and do it in stages.