parochially
adverb formal disapproving uk/pəˈrəʊ.ki.ə.li/ us/pəˈroʊ.ki.ə.li/
狭隘地,以地方观念地
in a way that shows interest only in a narrow range of matters, especially those that directly affect yourself, your town, or your country
The colleges have become parochially interested in their own well-being. 各个大学对自己的福祉狭隘地产生了兴趣。
She is viewing the situation nationally, not parochially. 她是在全国范围内看待这一情况的,而不是以狭隘的地域角度。
See: parochial
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- It is wise not to think too parochially.
- Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station and, more parochially, a popular destination for honeymooners.
- We must continue to develop human talent, whether parochially, nationally or globally.