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Pragmatism Theory Accept Practical Things Thinking 英 Præɡmətɪzəm] 美

英语单词 pragmatism
英美音标 英 ['præɡmətɪzəm] 美 ['præɡmətɪzəm]
中文释义 n.实用主义
英语例句 (1) Outlook of truth is the core of James' pragmatism.
(2) Its theory foundation is pragmatism and system philosophy.
中文例句 (1) 真理观是詹姆士实用主义哲学的核心内容。
(2) 其理论基础是实用主义和系统哲学。
vocabulary简明 When you practice pragmatism, you accept conditions as they are and make practical decisions. Your head is not in the clouds.
vocabulary扩展 If you urge your daydreaming friend to accept that life is not a fairy tale and the only way to succeed is through hard work, that's pragmatism. This is an approach based on how things are, not on how you wish they were. This also refers to a philosophical doctrine built on the idea that something can only be true if it works. If you're known for your pragmatism, then you're realistic, logical, and know how to get things done.
柯林斯解释
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]实用主义;务实主义 Pragmatism means thinking of or dealing with problems in a practical way, rather than by using theory or abstract principles.
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  • She had a reputation for clear thinking and pragmatism.

    她曾以思路清晰、观点务实而闻名。

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  • He is a political pragmatist, not an idealist.

    他是政治上的实用主义者,而不是理想主义者。

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