utilitarian

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utilitarian 是什么意思

中文释义

a. 有效用的, 实利主义的, 功利主义的

n. 功利主义者

英文释义

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

s. having a useful function

s. having utility often to the exclusion of values

utilitarian 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 utilitarian 在自然语境里怎么用：

These days my side work is more staid: adjuncting, freelancing, writing grants or other utilitarian copy for nonprofits.

—— Making it in a non-existent profession. The economics of the writing life are grim, mercurial, and infrequently discussed

I will tell you that many people are extremely utilitarian about their computer use.

—— Microsoft is employing dark patterns to goad users into paying for storage?

The influential Utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham died in 1832, and Southwood Smith, a friend, undertook a public dissection of his body.

—— In early-19th century Britain, body snatchers were such a problem that lead coffins, metal cages, and other hardware were used to protect the dead

Transcending utilitarian functions, the collection prioritizes resilience to weather exposure through high-quality materials that create comfortable environments while maintaining a strong visual appeal.

—— ethimo shapes a dialogue between mediterranean nature and outdoor furniture design

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