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

• 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 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。
• 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。
• It is from Disraeli that he has borrowed an attachment to individual responsibility, localism and pragmatism.
  他对个人责任、地方主义和务实主义的信奉，正是源自迪斯雷利。
• However, this present crisis calls for pragmatism and fresh thinking, not ideology.
  但目前这场危机需要实用主义和新的思维，而非意识形态。
• 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。
• Perhaps this is an example of how Asian pragmatism produces a more effective and progressive outcome.
  或许这个例子表明，亚洲的实用主义如何产生了更有效和进步的成果。
• Free from utilitarianism and pragmatism.
  与功利主义和实用主义是无缘的。
• 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。
• Mr Obama himself told The New York Times: My own core economic theory is pragmatism.
  奥巴马亲自对《纽约时报》表示：我自己的核心经济理论是实用主义。