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单词 expedient
释义 ex·pe·di·ent /ɪkˈspiːdɪənt/ a. | n.
I a.
1. 得当的,合宜的,适宜的;方便的;合算的,有利的
It is expedient that he arrive by tomorrow. 他明天到达是得当的。
do whatever is expedient 怎么合适(或有利)就怎么办
2. 谋取本身利益的;出于私利考虑的;权宜之计的
Certain countries took the expedient path of paying their bills by printing extra currency. 某些国家采取权宜之计的途径,印制额外的纸币来支付账款。

II n.
权宜之计;应急的手段(或办法),对策
resort to many expedients to avoid bankruptcy 采取许多应急办法来避免破产
Aspirin is useful expedient for dulling minor pain. 阿司匹林是缓解较轻疼痛的有用应急药物。
[< L expediēns setting free < expedīre; 见 EXPEDITE]
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