詞彙 "the end justify the means" 在中文的含義
"the end justify the means" 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法
the end justify the means
US /ði ɛnd ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ ðə miːnz/
UK /ði ɛnd ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ ðə miːnz/
成語
目的證明手段正當, 為了目的不擇手段
a philosophy that suggests that if a goal is important enough, any method used to achieve it is acceptable, even if it is morally wrong
範例:
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He lied to his boss to get the promotion, believing that the end justifies the means.
他為了升職對老闆撒了謊，認為目的可以證明手段的正當性。
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Some politicians argue that the end justifies the means when it comes to national security.
一些政治家認為，在涉及國家安全時，目的可以證明手段的正當性。