Wordiyoexpedient
🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spiːdɪənt/🇺🇸 US/ik'spi:diәnt/
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Useful or practical for a purpose, though not always morally sound; convenient
权宜的；方便的；有利的
n.
A practical means or method used to achieve a desired result
权宜之计；应急手段
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.most expedient最权宜的
- 2.expedient solution权宜的解决方案
- 3.expedient measure临时措施
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was politically expedient to delay the announcement until after the election.
- 2.
The most expedient solution was to hire temporary staff immediately.
- 3.
Though not ideal, the expedient approach solved the immediate problem.