- expedient
- [ik'spi:diənt]
- adj. 权宜的;方便的;有利的
n. 权宜之计;应急手段
反义词
- a. inexpedient
参考例子
- 1.Einstein found it expedient to use in the creation of his theories.
- 爱因斯坦发现这种本性在他理论的创建中是有用的。
- 2.Reduce downtime by pinpointing critical information needed for expedient repairs.
- 减少停机时间找出关键的信息需要适宜的维修。
- 3.McCain said his position is the right one rather than the politically expedient one.
- 他说,他的立场是正确的而非政治上的利己行为。
英文解释
- n.
- 1.a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
- 2.serving to promote your interest
- 3.appropriate to a purpose; practical
网络释义
- expedient
- 权宜,方便的; 有利的; 权宜之计; 便利的;
- expedient rationality
- 方便的推理;
- expedient adaptation
- 合理的适应;
- expedient material
- 就便器材;
- expedient declaration
- 权宜声明;