utilitarian
US /juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ən/
UK /ˌjuː.tɪ.lɪˈteə.ri.ən/
形容詞
1.
實用的, 功利主義的
designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
範例:
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The building was designed in a purely utilitarian style, with no decorative elements.
這座建築以純粹的實用主義風格設計,沒有裝飾元素。
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Her wardrobe consisted of simple, utilitarian clothes.
她的衣櫥裡都是簡單、實用的衣服。
2.
功利主義的
of or relating to utilitarianism
範例:
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The philosopher argued for a utilitarian approach to ethics, focusing on the greatest good for the greatest number.
這位哲學家主張採用功利主義的倫理方法,關注最大多數人的最大利益。
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His decision was based on purely utilitarian calculations, disregarding emotional factors.
他的決定純粹基於功利主義的考量,忽視了情感因素。
名詞
功利主義者
a person who believes in or advocates utilitarianism
範例:
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As a true utilitarian, he always sought to maximize overall happiness.
作為一名真正的功利主義者,他總是尋求最大化整體幸福。
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The debate pitted the idealists against the utilitarians.
這場辯論使理想主義者與功利主義者對立起來。
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