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morally

UK //ˈmɒr.əl.i//US //ˈmɔːr.əl.i//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 moralis(与品行有关的),通过古法语 moral 进入英语,加副词后缀 -ly。

adverb

❶ 指行为或决定在道德上是正确或错误的,涉及是非善恶的判断标准。常用于讨论行为的伦理正当性。

“He acted morally by returning the lost wallet.”

(他归还丢失的钱包,行为符合道德。)

“Is it morally acceptable to lie in this situation?”

(在这种情况下撒谎在道德上可以接受吗?)

❶ 与个人品德或道德原则相关地,描述人遵循伦理准则的状态或方式。

“He lived morally despite the temptations around him.”

(尽管周围充满诱惑,他仍恪守道德生活。)

“The leader was respected for behaving morally in difficult times.”

(这位领袖因在困难时期坚守道德而受到尊敬。)

同义词:ethically, virtuously, righteously

常见短语

morally wrong — 描述某行为违背基本道德准则,被普遍认为是不正当或不公正的。

“Discrimination is considered morally wrong in most societies.”

(在大多数社会中,歧视被视为道德错误。)

morally responsible — 指有义务按照道德标准行事或为行为后果承担道义责任。

“Doctors are morally responsible for their patients' well-being.”

(医生对患者的健康负有道德责任。)