expedient
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权宜的, 有利的
helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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。
词汇树
expediently
inexpedient
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