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单词 utilitarian
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utilitarian
jtɪlɪtriən juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən juˌtɪləˈtɛriən
Word forms: plural utilitarians
1 ADJ 功利主义的;实利主义的 Utilitarian means based on the idea that the morally correct course of action is the one that produces benefit for the greatest number of people. 功利主义的;实利主义的 [technical]
  • It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government.

    詹姆斯·米尔是政府功利主义思想的最具代表性的人物。

A utilitarian is someone with utilitarian views.功利主义者;实利主义者
  • One of the greatest utilitarians was Claude Helvetius.

    最伟大的功利主义者之一就是克劳德·爱尔维修。

2 ADJ-GRADED (物品、建筑等)实用的 Utilitarian objects and buildings are designed to be useful rather than attractive. (物品、建筑等)实用的
  • Bruce's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous.

    布鲁斯的办公室在角落里,实用而普通。

SYN functional, useful, practical, plain
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