expedient [ik'spi:diənt]

英汉解释

adj. 权宜的；方便的；有利的
n. 权宜之计；应急手段

反义词

a.   inexpedient

参考例句

1. Einstein found it expedient to use in the creation of his theories.
爱因斯坦发现这种本性在他理论的创建中是有用的。
2. Reduce downtime by pinpointing critical information needed for expedient repairs.
减少停机时间找出关键的信息需要适宜的维修。
3. McCain said his position is the right one rather than the politically expedient one.
他说，他的立场是正确的而非政治上的利己行为。

英英解释

n.
  1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
  2. serving to promote your interest
  3. appropriate to a purpose; practical

网络释义

expedient
权宜,方便的; 有利的; 权宜之计; 便利的;
expedient rationality
方便的推理;
expedient adaptation
合理的适应;
expedient material
就便器材;
expedient declaration
权宜声明;