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单词 moral compass
释义

moral compass

noun

plural moral compasses
: a set of beliefs or values that help guide ethical decisions, judgments, and behavior : an internal sense of right and wrong
Mr. Mandela was unique. How often in a generation does a giant walk among us, with brilliance and courage, guided by an immaculate moral compass? Tayari Jones
There are common causes for lapses in ethical judgment that can include ego, power, greed, fear, compulsion, embarrassment, rationalization, or basic lack of a moral compass. Kevin Woodhouse
Women who work hard to make businesses and communities better and help set our moral compasses with their actions are my heroes. Edie Boan
also : someone or something that serves as a standard for guiding moral choices, judgments, or behavior
Here was the lead character, the show's moral compass, played by its best-known actor—and this is what happens to him? Kristi Turnquist
In his role as manager of Changes Group Home in New London, Henderson serves as a moral compass for young men who need direction. Tim Frogerg

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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