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“expedient”的英语定义和含义

expedient
01

权宜的, 有利的

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests 
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
性质形容词
最高级
most expedient
比较级
more expedient
可分级
领域
strategy, ethics, decision-making
例子
It was expedient for her to accept the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different city. 

对她来说,接受这份工作邀请是有利的,尽管这意味着要搬到另一个城市。

02

权宜的, 方便的

useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal 
例子
The expedient approach he chose to solve the issue was effective, but it left a trail of ethical concerns. 

他选择的权宜方法解决了问题,但留下了一系列道德担忧。

Expedient
01

权宜之计, 便利方法

a method or action that is convenient and effective for achieving a particular end, often without regard for ethics or long-term consequences 
语法信息
有生性状态
抽象
形态构成
复合词
可数
singular
not gender specific
复数形式
expedients
例子
The ceasefire was a political expedient, not a genuine peace agreement. 

停火是一种政治权宜之计,而不是真正的和平协议。

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