principle
含义: 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).
例句
- 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.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
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'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
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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