"principles" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 原则

Definition

原则是指导人们思考、行为或做决定的基本信念、规则或价值观。它们通常被视为一个人不愿违背的重要标准。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常用于道德价值观（如 'strong principles'）或一般规律、准则（如 'basic principles of science'）。常见搭配有 'stick to your principles'、'against my principles'、'guided by principles'。不要和 'principal' 混淆，后者通常表示“主要的”或“负责人”。

Examples

Her principles are very important to her.

她的**原则**对她来说非常重要。

Good teachers explain the principles clearly.

好老师会把这些**原则**解释清楚。

They teach children basic principles of honesty and respect.

他们教孩子诚实和尊重的基本**原则**。

I may disagree with her, but I respect that she stands by her principles.

我可能不同意她，但我尊重她坚持自己**原则**这一点。

The company says it has strong principles, but its actions tell a different story.

这家公司说自己有坚定的**原则**，但它的行为说明了另一回事。

He refused the deal because it went against his principles.

他拒绝了这笔交易，因为这违背了他的**原则**。