"utilitarian" 怎么发音

word

US

juˌtɪɫəˈtɛɹiən

yoo-TIL-uh-TAIR-ee-uhn

UK

jˌuːtɪlɪtˈeəɹiən

yoo-til-i-TAIR-ee-uhn

释义

Something is utilitarian when it is designed to be useful or practical, not just attractive. It can also describe a focus on usefulness in actions or decisions.

IPA 音标

美式英语

juˌtɪɫəˈtɛɹiən

英式英语

jˌuːtɪlɪtˈeəɹiən

简化发音

美式

yoo-TIL-uh-TAIR-ee-uhn

英式

yoo-til-i-TAIR-ee-uhn

语境中听

The furniture in the office is very utilitarian.

He prefers a utilitarian approach to solving problems.

The design of the building is simple and utilitarian.

Those shoes aren't pretty, but they're really utilitarian for walking long distances.