
好词典

源自拉丁语 'scrūpulus',意为‘小石头’或‘忧虑’,后引申为道德上的顾虑。
❶ 指因道德或伦理原因而产生的犹豫或顾虑,通常用于描述对某事是否正当或合适的内心挣扎。
“She had no scruples about lying to protect her friend.”
(她毫无顾忌地撒谎以保护她的朋友。)
“He acted without scruple when it came to making money.”
(在赚钱这件事上,他毫无道德顾虑。)
❶ 因道德或伦理原因而犹豫或感到不安,通常用于描述对某事的内心挣扎。
“He didn't scruple to use underhand methods.”
(他毫不犹豫地使用不正当手段。)
“She scrupled at the idea of cheating.”
(她对作弊的想法感到不安。)
without scruple — 指毫无顾忌或道德顾虑地做某事,通常带有负面含义。
“He acted without scruple to achieve his goals.”
(他毫无顾忌地行动以实现他的目标。)
have scruples about — 指对某事感到道德上的不安或犹豫,通常用于描述内心的挣扎。
“She had scruples about accepting the gift.”
(她对接受这份礼物感到不安。)