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pragmatism

/ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/

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noun

实用主义，务实主义。

The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.

Examples :

"Faced with a broken car and a tight budget, Sarah chose pragmatism and repaired the engine herself instead of buying a new car. "

面对抛锚的汽车和紧张的预算，莎拉选择了务实主义，自己修理发动机，而不是买新车。

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noun

实用主义，务实主义.

The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.

Examples :

"Instead of arguing about abstract principles, the school board chose to focus on pragmatism, quickly implementing a new tutoring program to address the students' falling test scores. "

学校董事会没有争论抽象的原则，而是选择了务实主义，迅速实施了一个新的辅导项目来解决学生考试成绩下降的问题。

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noun

实用主义

The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.

Examples :

"My pragmatism dictates that I focus on studying for the upcoming exam, because that's the action most likely to lead to a good grade. "

我的实用主义告诉我，应该专注于为即将到来的考试做准备，因为这是最有可能获得好成绩的做法。

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noun

爱管闲事，好管闲事。

The habit of interfering in other people's affairs; meddlesomeness.

Examples :

"Her constant pragmatism in her neighbor's financial decisions, offering unsolicited advice and opinions, created tension between them. "

她总是爱管邻居经济上的闲事，提供未经请求的建议和意见，这导致了他们之间的关系紧张。

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