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utilitarian

utilitarian
[英] [ju:ˌtɪlɪˈteəri:ən] [美] [juˌtɪlɪˈtɛriən] 生词本

adj.

n.

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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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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。

Noun

1. someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility

Adjective

1. having a useful function;

  • "utilitarian steel tables"

2. having utility often to the exclusion of values;

  • "plain utilitarian kitchenware"