"scruples" in Chinese (Simplified)
良心上的顾忌
Definition
良心上的顾忌是指对某件事是否道德上正确产生的疑虑或不安,这种感觉会阻止人做坏事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“良心上的顾忌”多用于书面语,指由于道德上的考虑而犹豫或者不愿意去做坏事。常见表达如“没有一丝顾忌”。不要和“焦虑”或一般的担忧混淆。
Examples
He had scruples about lying to his friend.
他对欺骗朋友有**良心上的顾忌**。
Some people have no scruples about cheating.
有些人对作弊没有**良心上的顾忌**。
Her scruples kept her from taking the money.
她因**良心上的顾忌**没有拿那笔钱。
He has no scruples when it comes to getting what he wants.
他为了得到想要的东西毫无**良心上的顾忌**。
Despite his scruples, he agreed to help cover up the truth.
尽管有**良心上的顾忌**,他还是同意帮忙隐瞒了真相。
People with strong scruples might struggle in tough business environments.
有强烈**良心上的顾忌**的人在激烈的商业环境中可能会挣扎。