1781, coined by Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) from utility + -arian on the model of + unitarian, etc. One guided by the doctrine of the greatest happiness for the greatest number. From 1802 as an adjective; in the general sense "having regard to utility rather than beauty," from 1847.
雙語例句
1. This basic utilitarian model gives a relatively unsophisticated account of human behaviour.
這個實(shí)用的基礎(chǔ)模型較為簡略地解釋了人類的行為。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Bruce's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous.
布魯斯的辦公室在角落里，實(shí)用而普通。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Don't use quietude and utilitarian.
不要使用像quietude和utilitarian這些過于學(xué)術(shù)化的單詞.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. This is a very utilitarian commercial speculation.
這其實(shí)是一種十分功利的商業(yè)炒作。
來自辭典例句
5. It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government.