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单词 banausic
释义 ba·nau·sic
\bəˈnȯsik, -ȯzik\ adjective
Etymology: Greek banausikos of artisans, from banausos artisan + -ikos -ic
1.
 a. : governed by or suggestive of utilitarian purposes : practical
  < my approach to this literature was … banausic. I wanted advice, instruction, not aids to reflection — John Buchan >
 b. : common in taste, thought, or intention : dull and menial
  < this sort of banausic performance is not mitigated by the striking of a few brave attitudes — John Wain >
2. : moneymaking, breadwinning : vocational
 < a class freed from banausic pursuits and enjoying its leisure >
: commercially minded : materialistic
 < a banausic civilization >
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