"faustian" in Chinese (Traditional)
浮士德式的與魔鬼交易的
Definition
形容某人在權力、成功或短期利益面前,願意犧牲道德或長遠價值的情形,源自浮士德與魔鬼做交易的故事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於正式或文學語境,特指因野心而作出道德上重大妥協的選擇。常見搭配有「浮士德式交易」。不適用於日常小事或一般決定。
Examples
He made a Faustian bargain for his career.
他為了事業做了一個**浮士德式的**交易。
The company made a Faustian choice to grow quickly.
公司為了快速發展做了**浮士德式的**選擇。
She avoided a Faustian path in her life.
她避免走上**浮士德式的**道路。
It was a Faustian deal—success came, but at a heavy price.
那是一筆**浮士德式的**交易——雖然成功了,但代價慘重。
You’re facing a Faustian dilemma: fame now or your principles?
你正面臨一個**浮士德式的**兩難:現在成名,還是堅持你的原則?
Politicians sometimes make Faustian promises to get elected.
政客們有時會為了當選做**浮士德式的**承諾。