n.島國根性；偏狹性

They are insular rather than embracing. 他們實際上更狹隘一些,而不是更團結(jié)。

They are insular--and proud of it. 他們保守，并對此感到自豪。

The British are often accused of being insular. 英國人常被指責(zé)為思想偏狹。

My sentiments at heart were insular and medieval. 我內(nèi)心的感情是保守的，傾向于中世紀(jì)的。

"I wish you weren't so insular, darling." said Mrs. Sutcliffe. “親愛的，我希望你不要抱這種與世隔絕的思想，”蘇克利夫夫人說。