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utilitarian
实用的;功能性的
Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive or decorative.
- 1.
Of or relating to utility.
与实用性有关的
- 2.
Pertaining to utilitarianism.
与功利主义有关的
- 3.
Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.
实用且功能性的,存在是为了使用而非展示
功利主义的;效用主义的;与实用性有关的;与功利主义有关的;实用且功能性的,存在是为了使用而非展示;有效用的
In use
The new kitchen design is utilitarian, with every shelf and hook serving a clear purpose.
She prefers utilitarian clothing that is comfortable and easy to wash.
The room was furnished in a plain, utilitarian style without any decorations.
utilitarian + noun
utilitarian 作定语时,常与 approach, design, furniture 等词搭配。
They adopted a utilitarian approach to the problem.
他们采取了一种实用的方法来解决这个问题。
be + utilitarian
作表语时,强调某物的实用功能。
The furniture is simple and utilitarian.
这些家具简单而实用。
Common mistakes
He is a supporter of utilitarian.
Connections
Confusing words
- practical
- 实用的 · practical 侧重实际可行性或应用性,而 utilitarian 强调功利或效用至上,常含贬义。
- functional
- 实用的 · functional 强调功能正常或可用,而 utilitarian 侧重功利主义或排除审美等价值。
Word family
- utility
- 实用;公用事业 · n.
- utilize
- 利用 · v.
- utilization
- 利用 · n.
- utilitarianism
- 功利主义 · n.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
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Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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