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。
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
Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive or decorative.
与实用性有关的
Of or relating to utility.
与功利主义有关的
Pertaining to utilitarianism.
实用且功能性的,存在是为了使用而非展示
Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.
The new kitchen design is utilitarian, with every shelf and hook serving a clear purpose.
新厨房设计很实用,每个搁板和挂钩都有明确用途。
用法提示:utilitarian 作形容词,表示“实用的、功能性的”。
She prefers utilitarian clothing that is comfortable and easy to wash.
她喜欢实用又舒适、容易清洗的衣服。
用法提示:形容词 utilitarian 修饰 clothing,意为“实用的”。
The room was furnished in a plain, utilitarian style without any decorations.
房间布置得朴素而实用,没有任何装饰。
用法提示:utilitarian 作形容词,强调注重实用、不求装饰。
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。
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。
grammar · medium
易错句子He is a supporter of utilitarian.
正确表达He is a supporter of utilitarianism.
“utilitarian”作名词指“功利主义者”,而“功利主义”这个哲学体系应用“utilitarianism”。应使用名词形式表示学说。
grammar · medium
易错句子The utilitarian of this tool is high.
正确表达The utility of this tool is high.
“utilitarian”是形容词或指“功利主义者”,不能表示“实用性”这一抽象概念。表示“效用、实用性”应用名词“utility”。
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 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。
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