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scruple

UK //ˈskruːp(ə)l//US //ˈskruːpəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'scrūpulus',意为‘小石头’或‘忧虑’,后引申为道德上的顾虑。

noun

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。)

同义词:qualms, misgivings, hesitation

verb

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。)

同义词:hesitate, waver, falter

常见短语

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。)