pragmatism

英 [ˈpræɡmətɪzəm]

美 [ˈpræɡmətɪzəm]

n.  实用主义; 务实思想; 实用观点

法律

Collins.1 / BNC.15713 / COCA.13677

牛津词典

noun

• 实用主义；务实思想；实用观点
  thinking about solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas and theories

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 实用主义；务实主义
  Pragmatismmeans thinking of or dealing with problems in a practical way, rather than by using theory or abstract principles.
  1. She had a reputation for clear thinking and pragmatism.
     她曾以思路清晰、观点务实而闻名。

英英释义

noun

• the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
  Synonym:realism
• (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

双语例句

• The Chinese can show the skill and pragmatism to develop it.
  中国人能发挥出他们的才能和务实精神以求发展。
• Chapter I focuses on the pragmatism spirit Sister Carrie reflects, which has a long history in America.
  第一章讲述了《嘉莉妹妹》所反映的有很长历史的美国实用主义精神。
• But underneath her commercialism and pragmatism, she has her principles.
  但在商业主义和实用主义的外表下，徐静蕾做事有她的原则和底线。
• You can call this pragmatism, or you can call it timidity.
  你可以称之为务实，也可以称之为胆怯。
• We Chinese believe in cyclic history and adaptability of old wisdom and pragmatism of old wisdom.
  我们中国人相信轮回的历史以及古老智慧的适用性和实用性。
• But that pragmatism was reinforced with an abiding respect for knowledge and critical thinking.
  但坚持对知识的尊重和批判性思考会强化实用主义。
• The Council has operated much more effectively since pragmatism replaced political dogma.
  实用主义取代政治教条后，市政委员会运转得更有效了。
• So far, pragmatism and dialogue seem to have prevailed.
  到目前为止，实用主义和对话似乎占据了主流。
• In a few cases, this may have reflected moral unease. But pragmatism was even more important.
  在某些情况下，这可能反应出道德上的不安，但实用主义是更重要的因素。
• I say this not because of the sanctity of sovereign debt contracts, but out of pragmatism.
  我这么说并不是因为主权债务合同神圣不可侵犯，而是出于实用主义考虑。