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.
為了維護和平，避免在家庭聚會上討論政治是明智的。
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.
對公司來說，即使這意味著要裁員，削減成本也是明智的。
translation
權宜之計
權宜的
詞形變化
Plural
expedients