expedient
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/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
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/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
noun
R
A way of doing something that is practical and effective, even if it's not always morally right.
To keep the peace, it was expedient to avoid discussing politics at the family gathering.
为了维护和平，避免在家庭聚会上讨论政治是明智的。
adjective
R
Suitable or useful for achieving a particular purpose, even if it's not always morally right.
It was expedient for the company to cut costs, even if it meant laying off some employees.
对公司来说，即使这意味着要裁员，削减成本也是明智的。
translation
权宜之计
权宜的
词形变化
Plural
expedients