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单词 principle
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principle

Waddington let him talk, acting on the old principle that one should never commit too soon.I just feel this is a good time to be suspicious on principle.He fumbled after a principle, some general notion of decency to support his instinctive certainty.

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principle

British English: principle /ˈprɪnsɪpl/ NOUN
A principle is a belief that you have about the way you should behave.
...moral principles.
  • American English: principle
  • Arabic: مَبْدَأ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: princípio fundamento
  • Chinese: 原则
  • Croatian: princip
  • Czech: princip
  • Danish: princip
  • Dutch: principe
  • European Spanish: principio concepto
  • Finnish: periaate
  • French: principe
  • German: Prinzip
  • Greek: αρχή ιδεολογία
  • Italian: principio
  • Japanese: 主義
  • Korean: 원칙
  • Norwegian: prinsipp
  • Polish: zasada
  • European Portuguese: princípio fundamento
  • Romanian: principiu
  • Russian: принцип
  • Latin American Spanish: principio razón fundamental
  • Swedish: princip
  • Thai: หลักปฏิบัติ
  • Turkish: ilke
  • Ukrainian: принцип
  • Vietnamese: nguyên tắc

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Chinese translation of 'principle'

principle

(ˈprɪnsɪpl)

n

  1. (c/u) (moral belief) 准(準)则(則) (zhǔnzé) (个(個), )
  2. (c/u) [of philosophy, theory] 原理 (yuánlǐ) (个(個), )
  3. (c) (= basic law) 原则(則) (yuánzé) (个(個), )
    in principle (= in theory) 原则(則)上 (yuánzé shang)
    to agree to/approve of sth in principle 原则(則)上同意/批准某事 (yuánzé shang tóngyì/pīzhǔn mǒushì)
    on principle 根据(據)原则(則) (gēnjù yuánzé)
(noun) 
Definition
a set of such moral rules
He would never compromise his principles.They had great trust in him as a man of principle.
Synonyms
morals
standards
ideals
honour
I can no longer serve with honour as a member of your government.
virtue
His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.
ethics
integrity
I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.
conscience
morality
an effort to preserve traditional morality
decency
scruples
probity (formal)
a woman renowned for her moral probity
rectitude
people of the utmost rectitude
moral standards
sense of duty
moral law
sense of honour
uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
kaupapa (New Zealand)
(noun) 
Definition
a moral rule guiding personal conduct
a violation of the basic principles of Marxism
Synonyms
belief
He refuses to compete on Sundays because of his religious beliefs.
rule
An important rule is to drink plenty of water.
standard
My father has always had high moral standards.
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
code
notion
the notion that musical ability is present from birth
He has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
criterion
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
ethic
doctrine
the Marxist doctrine of perpetual revolution
canon
These measures offended all the accepted canons of political economy.
creed
The centre is open to all, no matter what race or creed.
maxim
I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
dogma
the dogma of the Immaculate Conception
tenet
Non-violence is the central tenet of their faith.
dictum
the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong
credo
axiom
the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income
(noun) 
Definition
a general law in science
the principles of quantum theory
Synonyms
rule
idea
It's a good idea to keep a stock of tins in the cupboard.
law
the laws of the Church of England
theory
basis
The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
truth
His mission is to uphold truth, justice and the American way.
concept
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
formula
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
fundamental
assumption
essence
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
proposition
the proposition that monarchs derived their authority by divine right
verity
golden rule
precept
the precepts of Buddhism

phrase

See in principle

Usage note

Principle and principal are often confused: the principal (not principle) reason for his departure; the plan was approved in principle (not principal).

Quotations

It is always easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them [Alfred Adler]
The most useful thing about a principle is that it can always be sacrificed to expediency [W. Somerset Maugham – The Circle]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attitude
Definition
the way a person thinks and behaves
the general change in attitude towards them
Synonyms
opinion,
thinking,
feeling,
thought,
view,
position,
approach,
belief,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
frame of mind
in the sense of axiom
Definition
a generally accepted principle
the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income
Synonyms
principle,
fundamental,
maxim,
gnome,
adage,
postulate,
dictum,
precept,
aphorism,
truism,
apophthegm
in the sense of basis
Definition
a principle on which something depends
The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
Synonyms
foundation,
support,
base,
ground,
footing,
theory,
bottom,
principle,
premise,
starting point,
groundwork,
point of departure,
principal element,
chief ingredient

Synonyms of 'principle'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of canon
Definition
a general rule or standard
These measures offended all the accepted canons of political economy.
Synonyms
rule,
standard,
principle,
regulation,
formula,
criterion,
dictate,
statute,
yardstick,
precept
in the sense of concept
Definition
an abstract or general idea
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
image,
theory,
impression,
notion,
conception,
hypothesis,
abstraction,
conceptualization
in the sense of creed
Definition
a system of beliefs or principles
The centre is open to all, no matter what race or creed.
Synonyms
belief,
principles,
profession,
doctrine,
canon,
persuasion,
dogma,
tenet,
credo,
catechism,
articles of faith
in the sense of criterion
Definition
a standard by which something can be judged or decided
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
Synonyms
standard,
test,
rule,
measure,
principle,
proof,
par,
norm,
canon,
gauge,
yardstick,
touchstone,
bench mark
in the sense of dictum
Definition
a popular saying or maxim
the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong
Synonyms
saying,
saw (old-fashioned),
maxim,
adage,
proverb,
precept,
axiom,
gnome
in the sense of doctrine
Definition
a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
the Marxist doctrine of perpetual revolution
Synonyms
teaching,
principle,
belief,
opinion,
article,
concept,
conviction,
canon,
creed,
dogma,
tenet,
precept,
article of faith,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of dogma
Definition
a doctrine or system of doctrines proclaimed by authority as true
the dogma of the Immaculate Conception
Synonyms
doctrine,
teachings,
principle,
opinion,
article,
belief,
creed,
tenet,
precept,
credo,
article of faith,
code of belief,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of essence
Definition
the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
Synonyms
fundamental nature,
nature,
being,
life,
meaning,
heart,
spirit,
principle,
soul,
core,
substance,
significance,
entity,
bottom line,
essential part,
kernel,
crux,
lifeblood,
pith,
quintessence,
basic characteristic,
quiddity
in the sense of formula
Definition
a plan or set of rules for doing or producing something
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
Synonyms
method,
plan,
policy,
rule,
principle,
procedure,
recipe,
prescription,
blueprint,
precept,
modus operandi,
way
in the sense of honour
Definition
allegiance to moral principles
I can no longer serve with honour as a member of your government.
Synonyms
integrity,
principles,
morality,
honesty,
goodness,
fairness,
decency,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
trustworthiness,
uprightness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of idea
Definition
a scheme, intention, or plan
It's a good idea to keep a stock of tins in the cupboard.
Synonyms
plan,
scheme,
proposal,
design,
theory,
strategy,
method,
solution,
suggestion,
recommendation,
proposition
in the sense of integrity
Definition
honesty
I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.
Synonyms
honesty,
principle,
honour,
virtue,
goodness,
morality,
purity,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
incorruptibility,
uprightness,
scrupulousness,
reputability
in the sense of law
Definition
a rule or body of rules made by the legislature or other authority
the laws of the Church of England
Synonyms
rule,
order,
ruling,
principle,
standard,
direction,
regulation,
guideline,
decree,
maxim,
ordinance,
tenet,
dictum,
precept
in the sense of maxim
Definition
a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct
I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
Synonyms
saying,
motto,
adage,
proverb,
rule,
saw (old-fashioned),
gnome,
dictum,
axiom,
aphorism,
byword,
apophthegm
in the sense of morality
Definition
good moral conduct
an effort to preserve traditional morality
Synonyms
virtue,
justice,
principles,
morals,
honour,
integrity,
goodness,
honesty,
purity,
decency,
fair play,
righteousness,
good behaviour,
propriety,
chastity,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
rightness,
uprightness
in the sense of notion
Definition
an idea or opinion
the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
opinion,
belief,
concept,
impression,
judgment,
sentiment,
conception,
apprehension,
inkling,
mental image or picture,
picture
in the sense of precept
Definition
a rule of conduct
the precepts of Buddhism
Synonyms
rule,
order,
law,
direction,
principle,
command,
regulation,
instruction,
decree,
mandate,
canon,
statute,
ordinance,
commandment,
behest,
dictum
in the sense of probity
Definition
honesty
a woman renowned for her moral probity
Synonyms
integrity,
worth,
justice,
honour,
equity,
virtue,
goodness,
morality,
honesty,
fairness,
fidelity,
sincerity,
righteousness,
rectitude,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
uprightness
in the sense of proposition
Definition
a statement that affirms or denies something and is capable of being true or false
the proposition that monarchs derived their authority by divine right
Synonyms
theory,
idea,
argument,
concept,
thesis,
hypothesis,
theorem,
premise,
postulation
in the sense of rectitude
Definition
moral or religious correctness
people of the utmost rectitude
Synonyms
morality,
principle,
honour,
virtue,
decency,
justice,
equity,
integrity,
goodness,
honesty,
correctness,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
incorruptibility,
scrupulousness,
uprightness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of standard
Definition
a moral principle of behaviour
My father has always had high moral standards.
Synonyms
principles,
ideals,
morals,
rule,
ethics,
canon,
moral principles,
code of honour
in the sense of tenet
Definition
a principle on which a belief or doctrine is based
Non-violence is the central tenet of their faith.
Synonyms
principle,
rule,
doctrine,
creed,
view,
teaching,
opinion,
belief,
conviction,
canon,
thesis,
maxim,
dogma,
precept,
article of faith,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of truth
His mission is to uphold truth, justice and the American way.
Synonyms
honesty,
principle,
honour,
virtue,
integrity,
goodness,
righteousness,
candour,
frankness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
incorruptibility,
uprightness
in the sense of uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
Synonyms
honesty,
justice,
virtue,
integrity,
goodness,
fairness,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
faithfulness,
trustworthiness,
straightforwardness,
high-mindedness,
incorruptibility
in the sense of virtue
Definition
moral goodness
His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.
Synonyms
goodness,
honour,
integrity,
worth,
dignity,
excellence,
morality,
honesty,
decency,
respectability,
nobility,
righteousness,
propriety,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
worthiness,
high-mindedness,
incorruptibility,
uprightness,
virtuousness,
ethicalness
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