utilitarian

• 形容某物以实用、功利为目的，强调有用性而非美观或艺术性。也指与功利主义相关的，即认为行为的价值取决于其带来的效用或利益。

Describes something designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

1. Practical and functionalC1formal

   Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive or decorative.

   实用的

   • The furniture was simple and utilitarian, with no unnecessary ornamentation.
   • They chose utilitarian clothing for their hiking trip.
   • The building's design is purely utilitarian, focusing on efficiency.

   同义词efficientfunctionalplainpracticalpragmaticsensibleserviceableunadornedusefulworkaday

   反义词aestheticdecorativelavishornamentalornate

2. Relating to utilitarianismC2formal

   Relating to the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.

   功利主义的

   • The philosopher argued from a utilitarian perspective.
   • Utilitarian ethics often prioritize the greater good over individual rights.
   • Her decision was based on utilitarian principles.

• 名词，指支持或信奉功利主义（utilitarianism）的人，主张能最大化整体幸福或效用的行为才是正当的。也可泛指注重实际效用、以结果和利益为衡量标准的人。

A noun referring to a person who advocates or follows the doctrine of utilitarianism, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.

1. Follower of utilitarianismC1formal

   A person who adheres to the ethical theory of utilitarianism, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being.

   功利主义者

   • The philosopher was a strict utilitarian, always weighing the consequences of actions.
   • Utilitarians argue that policies should be judged by their outcomes.
   • As a utilitarian, she supported the law because it benefited the majority.