expedience

n. 权宜, 方便, 私利

发音

其它 /ɛkˈspiː.dɪ.əns/

词形变化

expediences 复数 expediences

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.

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    April 11 1690, John Sharp, sermon preached at White-Hall to determine concerning the expedience of actions

  2. 2.

    Speed, haste or urgency.

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  3. 3.

    Something that is expedient.

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  4. 4.

    An expedition; enterprise; adventure.

    可数 废旧 不可数

词汇关系

名词

同义词 4

self-interest opportunism expediency self-seeking

反义词 1

inexpedience

上位词 3

advantage selfishness vantage

词源

From Middle English expedience, from Old French expedience, from Late Latin expedientia, from Latin expediens.

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