"faustian" in Chinese (Simplified)
浮士德式的与魔鬼交易的
Definition
形容某人在权力、成功或短期利益面前，愿意牺牲道德或长远价值的情形，源自浮士德与魔鬼做交易的故事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或文学语境，特指因野心而作出道德上重大妥协的选择。常见搭配有“浮士德式交易”。不用于日常小事或普通决定。
Examples
He made a Faustian bargain for his career.
他为了事业做了一个**浮士德式的**交易。
The company made a Faustian choice to grow quickly.
公司为了快速发展做了**浮士德式的**选择。
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.
那是一笔**浮士德式的**交易——虽然成功了，但代价惨重。
You’re facing a Faustian dilemma: fame now or your principles?
你正面临一个**浮士德式的**两难：现在成名，还是坚持你的原则？
Politicians sometimes make Faustian promises to get elected.
政客们有时会为了当选做**浮士德式的**承诺。