expedient
noun
Definitions of expedient noun
- Countable(可数名词)
An action or plan that is considered useful or necessary in a particular situation, often without regard for ethics.
权宜之计；应急办法
In politics, this is a common expedient.
在政治上，这是一种常见的权宜之计。
They adopted an expedient to solve the problem quickly.
他们采用了权宜之计来快速解决问题。
While effective, this expedient is not a long-term solution.
虽然有效，但这种权宜之计并非长久之计。
adjective
Definitions of expedient adjective
Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral, often employed to gain an advantage or to achieve a particular goal.
权宜的；应急的；为了解决问题而采取的（但可能不道德）
Under the circumstances, it seemed expedient to take this action.
在这种情况下，采取这一行动似乎是权宜之计。
The company decided to use an expedient method to handle the current financial difficulties.
公司决定使用一种权宜的方法来应对当前的财务困难。
He deemed it expedient to take some measures to reach an agreement quickly.
他认为有必要采取一些措施来快速达成协议。