expedient
ex
ˈɪks
iks
pe
pi
pi
dient
diənt
diēnt
British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈiːdi‍ənt/

“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
example
例子
Sometimes, taking an expedient route may solve an immediate problem, but it can cause more issues later.
有时,采取权宜之计可以解决眼前的问题,但以后可能会引起更多问题。
02

权宜的, 方便的

useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal
example
例子
She resorted to an expedient method to win the contract, even though it bordered on dishonesty.
她采取了一种权宜的方法来赢得合同,尽管这近乎不诚实。
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
example
例子
Her apology was a social expedient, meant to smooth things over.
她的道歉是一种社会权宜之计,旨在平息事态。
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