| 单词 | utilitarian |
| 释义 | utilitarian (juːtɪlɪteəriən ) Word forms: utilitarians 1. adjective Utilitarian means based on the idea that the morally correct course of action is the one that produces benefit for the greatest number of people. [technical] It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government. A utilitarian is someone with utilitarian views. One of the greatest utilitarians was Claude Helvetius. 2. adjective Utilitarian objects and buildings are designed to be useful rather than attractive. Bruce's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous. Synonyms: functional, useful, practical, plain |
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