utilitarians是什么意思？

utilitarians

• n. 功利主义者，实用主义者( utilitarian的名词复数 )；

例句

• But even fervent utilitarians should pay attention, for two reasons. 但是,即使狂热的功利主义者现在都该留神, 这里有两个原因.
• One of the greatest utilitarians was Claude Helvetius. 最伟大的功利主义者之一就是克劳德·爱尔维修。

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• ADJ
  功利主义的；实利主义的
  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.
  例句
  It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government. 詹姆斯·米尔是政府功利主义思想的最具代表性的人物。
• ADJ-GRADED
  （物品、建筑等）实用的
  Utilitarian objects and buildings are designed to be useful rather than attractive.
  例句
  Bruce's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous. 布鲁斯的办公室在角落里，实用而普通。