utilitarian /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən/ TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ Utilitarian objects and buildings are designed to be useful rather than attractive. (物体、建筑等) 实用的

  例：

  Bruce's office is utilitarian and unglamorous.

  布鲁斯的办公室实用而素淡。

• 2. 

  ADJ Utilitarian means based on the idea that the morally correct course of action is the one that produces benefit for the greatest number of people. 功利主义的 [技术]

  例：

  It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government.

  詹姆斯·米尔才是政府功利主义思想的最佳宣传家。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A utilitarian is someone with utilitarian views. 功利主义者

  例：

  One of the greatest utilitarians was Claude Helvetius.

  最伟大的功利主义者之一是克劳德·爱尔维修。