| Level | B2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | principle |
| IPA | /ˈprɪnsəpl / noun |
| Back | prensip, ilke |
| Back 2 | principle (noun)/ˈprɪnsəpl / noun
1 [countable, uncountable] a rule for good behaviour,
based on what a person believes is right
prensip, ilke
He doesn't eat meat on principle (prensip
icab).
She refuses to wear fur. It's a matter
of principle with her.
a person of high moral principles
2 [countable]
a basic general law, rule
or idea
prensip, esas,
kural
The system works on the principle that
heat rises.
We believe in the principle of equal
opportunity for everyone.
The course teaches the basic principles of
car maintenance.
IDIOM
in
principle
in general, but possibly
not in detail
ilke
olarak, esas olarak
His proposal sounds fine in principle, but
there are a few points I'm not happy about.
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