principle
英 ['prɪnsɪp(ə)l]
美 ['prɪnsəpl]
- n. 原理，原则；主义，道义；本质，本义；根源，源泉
助记提示
1、prin- + cip- + -le(diminutive).
2、字面含义：that takes first. => first part, origin, source, beginning; rule of conduct, axiom.
3、原：first part, origin, source, beginning.
4、由此，引申为：原理，原则；主义，道义；本质，本义；根源，源泉。
双语例句
- 1. Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us.
- 守法是我们的一个原则问题。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Homeopathic treatment is based on the "like cures like" principle.
- 顺势疗法是基于“以毒攻毒”的原理。
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- 3. The principle of hierarchy does not equate to totalitarian terror.
- 等级制度在原则上并不等同于极权主义恐怖。
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- 4. Taxation is not popular in principle, merely acceptable in context.
- 征税基本上是不受欢迎的，在一定情境中才勉强为人接受。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. His father, on principle, did not like to hear requests for money.
- 从原则上来说，他父亲不喜欢别人借钱。
来自柯林斯例句
