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expedient

/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/ American
  • adj. 权宜的, 方便的
  • n. 权宜之计
Definition
  • adj. convenient and useful, though not always proper
  • n. a quick or convenient way of achieving something
Example
Taking the bus was the most expedient way to reach downtown.
乘公交车是到市中心最便捷的方式。