适合达成预期目的或意图的。
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
提供短期利益,常以牺牲长期为代价的。
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
有利于自身利益的
serving to promote your interest
受自身利益(常为短期私利)支配的。
Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
合乎目的且实用的
appropriate to a purpose; practical
was merciful only when mercy was expedient
他只在仁慈对他有利时才表现出仁慈
in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
在这种情况下,表达忠诚是明智的
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