| 单词 | utilitarian |
| 释义 | utilitarian (once / 2974 pages) adjn The adjective utilitarian describes something that is useful or functional. If you are attracted to a car for its storage space and gas mileage — as opposed to its sparkly tire rims — then chances are you value a car's utilitarian features. The word utilitarian was coined by the philosopher and judge Jeremy Bentham, who argued that his principle of utility would create the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people." The noun form of utilitarian refers to a person who adheres to this philosophy of usefulness. "They couldn't agree on the decor for their living room. She wanted whimsy — delicate tables, fragile statues of fairies and unicorns, and cushions on the floor to sit on. He wanted something more utilitarian and useful — comfortable chairs, a giant TV, and sturdy tables to put your feet on." WORD FAMILYutilitarian: utilitarianism, utilitarians+/utilisation: overutilisation/utilise: utilisation, utilised, utiliser, utilises, utilising, utility/utilitarianism: utilitarianisms/utility: utilitarian, utilities USAGE EXAMPLESIt's simply a decent restaurant--utilitarian in every sense. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) When Kloster looked at the utilitarian cargo harbor, he saw potential. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) “There was a really utilitarian aspect to it,” he says. Washington Post(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj having a useful function utilitarian steel tables Syn useful functional designed for or capable of a particular function or use 2adj having utility often to the exclusion of values plain utilitarian kitchenware Syn useful, utile being of use or service 3n someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility Hyper moralist a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems |
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