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"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。