How do you use "principle" in a sentence?

She refused to lie as a matter of principle. The machine works on the principle of magnetic attraction. In principle, I agree, but there are practical issues.

principle

Q: What does "principle" mean?

A fundamental truth or belief; a moral rule The word 'principle' refers to a basic truth, law, or belief that guides behaviour or thought. It can refer to scientific principles, moral principles, or general rules. 'In principle' means theoretically or in general terms. Don't confuse 'principle' (a rule) with 'principal' (main, or head of a school).

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Significado: A fundamental truth or belief; a moral rule

原则，原理；道德准则

principio, norma, regla

原則、原理；信条

원칙, 원리; 신조

The word 'principle' refers to a basic truth, law, or belief that guides behaviour or thought. It can refer to scientific principles, moral principles, or general rules. 'In principle' means theoretically or in general terms. Don't confuse 'principle' (a rule) with 'principal' (main, or head of a school).

「principle」指指导行为或思想的基本真理、法则或信念。它可以指科学原理、道德原则或一般规则。「in principle」意为理论上或大体上。不要混淆「principle」（规则）和「principal」（主要的，或校长）。

La palabra «principle» se refiere a una verdad, ley o creencia básica que guía el comportamiento o el pensamiento. Puede referirse a principios científicos, principios morales o reglas generales. «In principle» significa teóricamente o en términos generales.

「principle」は行動や思考を導く基本的な真理、法則、または信念を指します。科学的原理、道徳的原則、または一般的なルールを指すことができます。「in principle」は理論的に、または大まかにという意味です。

'principle'은 행동이나 사고를 이끄는 기본적인 진리, 법칙 또는 신념을 가리킵니다. 과학적 원리, 도덕적 원칙 또는 일반적인 규칙을 의미할 수 있습니다. 'in principle'은 이론적으로 또는 원칙적으로라는 뜻입니다. 'principle'(원칙)과 'principal'(주된, 또는 학교장)을 혼동하지 않도록 주의하세요.

Ejemplos

She refused to lie as a matter of principle.
作为原则问题，她拒绝说谎。
Ella se negó a mentir por una cuestión de principios.
彼女は原則として嘘をつくことを拒否しました。
그녀는 원칙적으로 거짓말하는 것을 거부했습니다.
The machine works on the principle of magnetic attraction.
这台机器的工作原理是磁力吸引。
La máquina funciona según el principio de atracción magnética.
この機械は磁気吸引の原理で動作します。
이 기계는 자기 인력의 원리로 작동합니다.
In principle, I agree, but there are practical issues.
原则上我同意，但有些实际问题。
En principio estoy de acuerdo, pero hay problemas prácticos.
原則的には同意しますが、実際的な問題があります。
원칙적으로는 동의하지만, 현실적인 문제가 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Anglo-French 'principle', from Old French 'principe', from Latin 'principium' meaning 'a beginning, origin', from 'princeps' (first, chief). Related to 'prince' and 'principal'. Often confused with 'principal'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

Often confused with 'principal.' Remember: a princiPLE is a ruLE (both end in -le), while a princiPAL is your PAL (well, hopefully).

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