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.
实用例句
1. This basic utilitarian model gives a relatively unsophisticated account of human behaviour.
这个实用的基础模型较为简略地解释了人类的行为。
来自柯林斯例句
2. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Don't use quietude and utilitarian.
不要使用像quietude和utilitarian这些过于学术化的单词.
来自互联网
4. This is a very utilitarian commercial speculation.
这其实是一种十分功利的商业炒作。
来自辞典例句
5. It was James Mill who was the best publicist for utilitarian ideas on government.
