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rectitude

UK //ˈrek.tɪ.tʃuːd//US //ˈrek.tə.tuːd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'rectitudo',意为'正直'或'正确',由 'rectus'(直的、正确的)和 '-tudo'(表示状态或性质的后缀)组成。

noun

❶ 指道德上的正直或诚实,强调行为符合高尚的道德标准。常用于形容人的品格或行为的正当性。

“He was respected for his rectitude and fairness in all his dealings.”

(他因在所有事务中表现出的正直和公正而受到尊敬。)

“Her rectitude in refusing the bribe earned her great admiration.”

(她拒绝贿赂的正直行为赢得了人们的极大钦佩。)

同义词:integrity, honesty, uprightness

常见短语

moral rectitude — 指道德上的正直或高尚,强调行为符合道德规范。

“She was known for her moral rectitude and never compromised her principles.”

(她以道德正直著称,从不妥协自己的原则。)