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ethics

UK //ˈeθɪks//US //ˈeθɪks//

词源

源自希腊语 ēthikos(关于性格的),来自 ēthos(性格、道德本质)。通过拉丁语 ethica 进入英语。

noun

❶ 伦理学,研究道德原则和价值观的学科,探讨人类行为的对错标准。

“She studied ethics at university and became a moral philosopher.”

(她在大学学习伦理学,后来成为道德哲学家。)

“Medical ethics require doctors to prioritize patient welfare.”

(医学伦理要求医生将患者健康放在首位。)

❶ 道德规范,特定群体或职业中公认的行为准则和是非标准。

“The lawyer violated professional ethics by sharing confidential information.”

(这名律师泄露机密信息,违反了职业道德。)

“Business ethics often conflict with profit-making objectives.”

(商业道德常与盈利目标产生冲突。)

同义词:morality, principles, values, standards, integrity

常见短语

code of ethics — 成文的道德准则,通常由专业组织制定,明确特定职业或群体的行为规范。

“All members must adhere to the association's code of ethics.”

(所有成员都必须遵守协会的道德准则。)

work ethic — 工作伦理,指个人对工作的态度和价值观,包括勤奋、责任感和职业操守。

“Her strong work ethic impressed all her colleagues.”

(她强烈的工作 ethic 给所有同事留下深刻印象。)