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principle principle ★★★★☆/prɪ̱nsɪp(ə)l/1[N-VAR	可变名词]道德原则；行为准则；操守 A principle is a general belief that you have about the way you should behave, which influences your behaviour.   [usu poss N]Buck never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his principles...巴克从来不会因为受到威胁而做违背自己原则的事情。...moral principles...道德准则It's not just a matter of principle.这不仅仅是原则的问题。...a man of principle.讲究原则的男人2[N-COUNT	可数名词]法则；原则；原理 The principles of a particular theory or philosophy are its basic rules or laws.   [usu N of n]...a violation of the basic principles of Marxism...违背马克思主义的基本原则The doctrine was based on three fundamental principles.这个学说建立在三条基本原理之上。3[N-COUNT	可数名词]（科学）原理，定律 Scientific principles are general scientific laws which explain how something happens or works.   [usu adj N]These people lack all understanding of  scientific principles.这些人对科学原理一窍不通。...the principles of quantum theory.量子论原理4[PHRASE	短语]大体上；基本上 If you agree with something in principle, you agree in general terms to the idea of it, although you do not yet know the details or know if it will be possible.   [usu PHR after v]I agree with it in principle but I doubt if it will happen in practice.我大体上同意这一点，但是怀疑它是否能够付诸实践。5[PHRASE	短语]从理论上说；按道理 If something is possible in principle, there is no known reason why it should not happen, even though it has not happened before. Even assuming this to be in principle possible, it will not be achieved soon.即使假定这在理论上行得通，它也不可能于短期内实现。6[PHRASE	短语]按照原则；根据信念 If you refuse to do something on principle, you refuse to do it because of a particular belief that you have.   [usu with brd-neg]He would vote against it on principle...他会根据原则投反对票。His father, on principle, did not like to hear requests for money.从原则上来说，他父亲不喜欢别人借钱。 principleprin‧ci‧ple /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1moral rule [countable, uncountable] a moral rule or belief about what is right and wrong, that influences how you behave:  Schools try to teach children a set of principles. He’s got no principles at all! It’s against my principles to accept gifts from clients.2idea behind something [countable] the basic idea that a plan or system is based on:  The general principle is that education should be available to all children up to the age of 16.basic/fundamental/guiding principle the basic principles of business managementprinciple of the principles of French lawprinciple that Reflexology is based on the principle that specific areas on the feet correspond to different parts of the body.on a principle The project worked on the principle that each person’s experience was equally valuable.principle behind the principles behind government policies He called for a return to first principles (=the most important ideas) of road safety for children. Similar principles apply in the case of older children  (=the principles are the same as others that have been mentioned).3in principle a)if something is possible in principle, there is no good reason why it should not happen, but it has not actually happened yet  SYN  theoretically:  In principle, the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler. b)if you agree to something in principle, you agree about a general plan or idea but have not yet considered the details:  They have accepted the idea in principle. The government has agreed in principle to a referendum.4rules of a process [countable] a rule which explains the way something such as a machine works, or which explains a natural force in the universe:  Archimedes’ principleprinciple of the basic principles of physics ► Do not confuse the noun principle with the noun and adjective principal: a former principal of the college | her principal tasksCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesstrict principles· Rosa is a woman of strict moral principles.strong principles (=that someone believes in very strongly)· a man of strong principleshigh principles (=strong beliefs about right and wrong)· Dunn's high principles and pleasant manner won him the real affection of his colleagues.moral principles· Criminal law should be used to protect and reinforce moral principles.religious/political principles· Doesn’t working on Sunday conflict with your religious principles?socialist principles· Would he stick to his socialist principles after being elected prime minister?verbshave principles· I may have no money and no power but I have principles.stick to your principles (=act according to them, even when this is difficult)· Throughout this time, he stuck to his principles and spoke out against injustice.betray/compromise your principles (=do something that is against your principles)· I knew I could lie to help him, but it would be betraying my principles.abandon your principles (=stop believing in them or trying to act by them)· It has been said that he abandoned his basic political principles while he was in power.phrasesbe against somebody’s principles· It’s against my principles to eat meat.as a matter of principle (=because of moral beliefs about right and wrong)· As a matter of principle one should never yield to terrorism.a man/woman of principle (=someone with strong moral ideas)· He is the only candidate who has demonstrated that he is a man of principle.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesa general/broad principle· He explained the general principles of the constitution.an important principle· One important principle is that you should give yourself plenty of reward for your success.a basic/fundamental principle (=a very important principle to which other ideas are added)· Applicants should show that they understand the basic principles of marketing.a guiding principle (=a principle that helps you decide what to do)· Fairness is the guiding principle.first principles (=the most basic ideas that something is based on)· The researchers went back to first principles.verbsbe based on a principle· A good education ought to be based on multicultural principles.a principle applies· The same principle applies to all kinds of selling.the principle underlying something· What are the principles underlying this form of treatment?establish a principle (=make it accepted)· Establish the principle that when your office door is shut you must not be disturbed.lay down a principle (=describe a principle and make it accepted)· The report lays down general principles for the teaching of English.

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Collins	principle ★★★★☆ /prɪ̱nsɪp(ə)l/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]道德原则；行为准则；操守 A principle is a general belief that you have about the way you should behave, which influences your behaviour. [usu poss N] Buck never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his principles... 巴克从来不会因为受到威胁而做违背自己原则的事情。 ...moral principles... 道德准则 It's not just a matter of principle. 这不仅仅是原则的问题。 ...a man of principle. 讲究原则的男人 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]法则；原则；原理 The principles of a particular theory or philosophy are its basic rules or laws. [usu N of n] ...a violation of the basic principles of Marxism... 违背马克思主义的基本原则 The doctrine was based on three fundamental principles. 这个学说建立在三条基本原理之上。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（科学）原理，定律 Scientific principles are general scientific laws which explain how something happens or works. [usu adj N] These people lack all understanding of scientific principles. 这些人对科学原理一窍不通。 ...the principles of quantum theory. 量子论原理 4 [PHRASE 短语]大体上；基本上 If you agree with something in principle, you agree in general terms to the idea of it, although you do not yet know the details or know if it will be possible. [usu PHR after v] I agree with it in principle but I doubt if it will happen in practice. 我大体上同意这一点，但是怀疑它是否能够付诸实践。 5 [PHRASE 短语]从理论上说；按道理 If something is possible in principle, there is no known reason why it should not happen, even though it has not happened before. Even assuming this to be in principle possible, it will not be achieved soon. 即使假定这在理论上行得通，它也不可能于短期内实现。 6 [PHRASE 短语]按照原则；根据信念 If you refuse to do something on principle, you refuse to do it because of a particular belief that you have. [usu with brd-neg] He would vote against it on principle... 他会根据原则投反对票。 His father, on principle, did not like to hear requests for money. 从原则上来说，他父亲不喜欢别人借钱。
Oxford	prin·ciple ★ AWL / ˈprɪnsəpl ; NAmE ˈprɪnsəpl / noun 1 ★ [countable , usually plural , uncountable ] a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions 道德原则；行为准则；规范 ◆ He has high moral principles. 他很有道德。 ◆ I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. 我绝不为此事撒谎；那是违背我的原则的。 ◆ Stick to your principlesand tell him you won't do it. 要恪守自己的原则，告诉他你绝不会干的。 ◆ She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. 她不要家人帮忙，对她来说这是个原则问题。 ◆ He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. 他根据自己的信条，不投资军火工业。 2 ★ [countable ] a law, a rule or a theory that sth is based on 法则；原则；原理 ◆ the principles and practice of writing reports 报告写作的理论与实践 ◆ The principle behind it is very simple. 其中的原理十分简单。 ◆ There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. 团队合作有三个基本原则。 ◆ Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). 一直谈这些细节不会有结果的；我们必须回到根本原则上来。 3 ★ [countable ] a belief that is accepted as a reason for acting or thinking in a particular way 观念；（行动、思想的）理由，信条 ◆ the principle that free education should be available for all children 所有儿童都应该能享受免费教育的观念 4 ★ [singular ] a general or scientific law that explains how sth works or why sth happens 定律；工作原理 ◆ the principle that heat rises 热气上升的定律 IDIOM in ˈprinciple 1 ★ if something can be done in principle,there is no good reason why it should not be done although it has not yet been done and there may be some difficulties 原则上；理论上 ◆ In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. 原则上，总会有一天，凡是人能做的事，机器就能做。 2 ★ in general but not in detail 大体上；基本上 ◆ They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. 他们已基本同意了这项提议，但我们还得磋商各项条款。 principle principles prin·ciple / ˈprɪnsəpl ; NAmE ˈprɪnsəpl /
LDC	principleprin‧ci‧ple /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1moral rule [countable, uncountable] a moral rule or belief about what is right and wrong, that influences how you behave: Schools try to teach children a set of principles. He’s got no principles at all! It’s against my principles to accept gifts from clients.2idea behind something [countable] the basic idea that a plan or system is based on: The general principle is that education should be available to all children up to the age of 16.basic/fundamental/guiding principle the basic principles of business managementprinciple of the principles of French lawprinciple that Reflexology is based on the principle that specific areas on the feet correspond to different parts of the body.on a principle The project worked on the principle that each person’s experience was equally valuable.principle behind the principles behind government policies He called for a return to first principles (=the most important ideas) of road safety for children. Similar principles apply in the case of older children (=the principles are the same as others that have been mentioned).3in principle a)if something is possible in principle, there is no good reason why it should not happen, but it has not actually happened yet SYN theoretically: In principle, the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler. b)if you agree to something in principle, you agree about a general plan or idea but have not yet considered the details: They have accepted the idea in principle. The government has agreed in principle to a referendum.4rules of a process [countable] a rule which explains the way something such as a machine works, or which explains a natural force in the universe: Archimedes’ principleprinciple of the basic principles of physics ► Do not confuse the noun principle with the noun and adjective principal: a former principal of the college \| her principal tasksCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesstrict principles· Rosa is a woman of strict moral principles.strong principles (=that someone believes in very strongly)· a man of strong principleshigh principles (=strong beliefs about right and wrong)· Dunn's high principles and pleasant manner won him the real affection of his colleagues.moral principles· Criminal law should be used to protect and reinforce moral principles.religious/political principles· Doesn’t working on Sunday conflict with your religious principles?socialist principles· Would he stick to his socialist principles after being elected prime minister?verbshave principles· I may have no money and no power but I have principles.stick to your principles (=act according to them, even when this is difficult)· Throughout this time, he stuck to his principles and spoke out against injustice.betray/compromise your principles (=do something that is against your principles)· I knew I could lie to help him, but it would be betraying my principles.abandon your principles (=stop believing in them or trying to act by them)· It has been said that he abandoned his basic political principles while he was in power.phrasesbe against somebody’s principles· It’s against my principles to eat meat.as a matter of principle (=because of moral beliefs about right and wrong)· As a matter of principle one should never yield to terrorism.a man/woman of principle (=someone with strong moral ideas)· He is the only candidate who has demonstrated that he is a man of principle.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesa general/broad principle· He explained the general principles of the constitution.an important principle· One important principle is that you should give yourself plenty of reward for your success.a basic/fundamental principle (=a very important principle to which other ideas are added)· Applicants should show that they understand the basic principles of marketing.a guiding principle (=a principle that helps you decide what to do)· Fairness is the guiding principle.first principles (=the most basic ideas that something is based on)· The researchers went back to first principles.verbsbe based on a principle· A good education ought to be based on multicultural principles.a principle applies· The same principle applies to all kinds of selling.the principle underlying something· What are the principles underlying this form of treatment?establish a principle (=make it accepted)· Establish the principle that when your office door is shut you must not be disturbed.lay down a principle (=describe a principle and make it accepted)· The report lays down general principles for the teaching of English.
WDF	principle [ˈprɪnsəpl] CET4CET6TEM4考研GRE n1345 32204 4110 1264 5485 3115 18230 NOUN1525 957106 Spoken: 233815875 principled[348] principles[7046] 原则(56%)，原理(40%)，主义(3%)，信念(1%) n.原理，原则；主义，道义；本质，本义；根源，源泉

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