"disposition to go to extremes in doctrine or practice," 1848, from extreme + -ism.
I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. [Barry Goldwater (1909-1998), acceptance speech as Republican candidate for President, 1963]
实用例句
1. He accused the Tories of "fanning the flames of extremism".
他谴责保守党分子“煽动极端主义情绪”。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a bulwark against extremism
坚决反对极端主义者
来自《权威词典》
3. The council was often accused of extremism.
人们常抨击该委员会的极端主义.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Greater demands were being placed on the police by growing violence and left- and right-wing extremism.
暴力事件和左右翼极端主义日益猖獗，这对警方提出了更高的要求。
来自柯林斯例句
5. Nerves get frayed, and a mood of extremism prevails.