permissive society

noun

UK/pəˌmɪs.ɪv səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
US/pɚˌmɪs.ɪv səˈsaɪ.ə.t̬i/

Definitions of permissive society noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

    A society characterized by a high degree of tolerance and freedom in personal behavior, particularly regarding sexual matters.

    (尤指性方面)宽容的社会

    • Critics often debate whether we live in an overly permissive society.

      批评者经常辩论我们是否生活在一个过于宽容的社会。

    • She believes that a permissive society has led to a decline in moral standards.

      她认为宽容的社会导致了道德标准的下降。

    • In that permissive society, people felt free to express themselves.

      在那个宽容的社会中,人们感到自由地表达自己。