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源自拉丁语 'praeceptum'(命令、规则),由 'prae-'(前)和 'capere'(拿取)组成,原意为‘事先制定的指示’。
❶ 指具有指导意义的规则或原则,通常由权威人士或机构制定,用于规范行为或思想。
“The school's precept emphasizes honesty and respect.”
(学校的训导原则强调诚实和尊重。)
“He lived his life according to the precepts of his religion.”
(他按照宗教信仰的准则生活。)
by precept and example — 通过言传身教的方式,既用语言指导又用行为示范。
“The teacher led the students by precept and example.”
(老师通过言传身教来引导学生。)