pragmatic

Dealing with things in a practical, sensible way rather than following theories or ideals.

• pragmatism/ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/(n)实用主义
• pragmatist/ˈpræɡmətɪst/(n)实用主义者
• pragmatically/præɡˈmætɪkəli/(adv)务实地

• pragmatic approach
• pragmatic solution
• pragmatic decision
• politically pragmatic

1. 1.We need a pragmatic solution, not a theoretical one. (practical)
2. 2.She's a pragmatic leader who focuses on results. (results-oriented)

• practical/ˈpræktɪkəl/— useful, sensible
• realistic/rɪəˈlɪstɪk/— aware of what's actually possible
• down-to-earth— informal, grounded

from Greek "pragma" = deed, action — focused on what works in practice