"principles" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 原則

Definition

原則是指導人們思考、行為或做決定的基本信念、規則或價值觀。它們通常被視為一個人不願違背的重要標準。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個詞常用於道德價值觀（如 'strong principles'）或一般規律、準則（如 'basic principles of science'）。常見搭配有 'stick to your principles'、'against my principles'、'guided by principles'。不要和 'principal' 混淆，後者通常表示「主要的」或「負責人」。

Examples

Her principles are very important to her.

她的**原則**對她來說非常重要。

Good teachers explain the principles clearly.

好老師會把這些**原則**解釋清楚。

They teach children basic principles of honesty and respect.

他們教孩子誠實和尊重的基本**原則**。

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

我可能不同意她，但我尊重她堅持自己**原則**這一點。

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

這家公司說自己有堅定的**原則**，但它的行為說明瞭另一回事。

He refused the deal because it went against his principles.

他拒絕了這筆交易，因為這違背了他的**原則**。