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principle

英 ['prɪnsɪp(ə)l] 美['prɪnsəpl]
  • n. 原理,原则;主义,道义;本质,本义;根源,源泉

英英释意


1. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct;
"their principles of composition characterized all their works"
2. a rule or standard especially of good behavior;
"a man of principle"
"he will not violate his principles"
3. a basic truth or law or assumption;
"the principles of democracy"
4. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system;
"the principle of the conservation of mass"
"the principle of jet propulsion"
"the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
5. rule of personal conduct
6. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature);
"the rationale for capital punishment"
"the principles of internal-combustion engines"

双语例句


1. Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us.
守法是我们的一个原则问题。

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2. Homeopathic treatment is based on the "like cures like" principle.
顺势疗法是基于“以毒攻毒”的原理。

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3. The principle of hierarchy does not equate to totalitarian terror.
等级制度在原则上并不等同于极权主义恐怖。

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4. Taxation is not popular in principle, merely acceptable in context.
征税基本上是不受欢迎的,在一定情境中才勉强为人接受。

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5. His father, on principle, did not like to hear requests for money.
从原则上来说,他父亲不喜欢别人借钱。

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