expedient的意思

expedient

英 /ɪk'spiːdɪənt; ek-/ 美 /ɪk'spidɪənt/

  • 雅思

基本释义

  • adj 有用的,有利的

    helping you to deal with a problem quickly and effectively although sometimes in a way that is not morally right

  • n 紧急的办法,权宜之计

    a quick and effective way of dealing with a problem

例句

  1. This solution is politically expedient but may well cause long-term problems.

    这种解决方法是政治上的权宜之计,但会引起长远的问题。

近义词

adj 权宜的;方便的;有利的
n 权宜之计;应急手段 quick fix、makeshift

同根词

adj expedite 畅通的;迅速的;方便的
adv expediently 方便地;得当地;便利地
n expediency 方便,权宜;私利、expedience 私利;权宜;方便
vt expedite 加快;促进;发出