expedient
noun
Definitions of expedient noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
An action or plan that is considered useful or necessary in a particular situation, often without regard for ethics.
權宜之計；應急辦法
In politics, this is a common expedient.
在政治上，這是一種常見的權宜之計。
They adopted an expedient to solve the problem quickly.
他們採用了權宜之計來快速解決問題。
While effective, this expedient is not a long-term solution.
雖然有效，但這種權宜之計並非長久之計。
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.
權宜的；應急的；為了解決問題而採取的（但可能不道德）
Under the circumstances, it seemed expedient to take this action.
在這種情況下，採取這一行動似乎是權宜之計。
The company decided to use an expedient method to handle the current financial difficulties.
公司決定使用一種權宜的方法來應對當前的財務困難。
He deemed it expedient to take some measures to reach an agreement quickly.
他認為有必要採取一些措施來快速達成協議。