英语词汇“moral”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	moral
释义	Trends of moral View usage for: moral (mɒrəl, US mɔːr-) Word forms: plural morals 1. plural noun Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behaviour. ...Western ideas and morals. They have no morals. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Moral means relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film. ...matters of church doctrine and moral teaching. ...the moral issues involved in 'playing God'. Synonyms: ethical, social, behavioural More Synonyms of moral morally adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb, ADVERB after verb] When, if ever, is it morally justifiable to allow a patient to die? Is there morally any difference between eating a cow and eating a horse? 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Moral courage or duty is based on what you believe is right or acceptable, rather than on what the law says should be done. The Government had a moral, if not a legal duty to pay compensation. ...his moral courage and sane defence of his philosophy. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A moral person behaves in a way that is believed by most people to be good and right. The people who will be on the committee are moral, cultured, competent people. Synonyms: good, just, right, principled More Synonyms of moral morally adverb [ADVERB with verb] Art is not there to improve you morally. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you give someone moral support, you encourage them in what they are doing by expressing approval. Moral as well as financial support was what the West should provide. 6. countable noun The moral of a story or event is what you learn from it about how you should or should not behave. I think the moral of the story is let the buyer beware. [+ of] The moral is that, once cooked, they look the same and taste every bit as good. Synonyms: lesson, meaning, point, message More Synonyms of moral 7. moral victory More Synonyms of moral moral in British English (ˈmɒrəl) adjective 1. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour moral sense 2. adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct 3. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience moral courage moral law 4. having psychological rather than tangible effects moral support 5. having the effects but not the appearance of (victory or defeat) a moral victory a moral defeat 6. having a strong probability a moral certainty 7. law (of evidence, etc) based on a knowledge of the tendencies of human nature noun 8. the lesson to be obtained from a fable or event point the moral 9. a concise truth; maxim 10. (plural) principles of behaviour in accordance with standards of right and wrong Derived forms morally (ˈmorally) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin mōrālis relating to morals or customs, from mōs custom moral in American English (ˈmɔrəl; ˈmɑrəl; for 12, məˈræl) adjective 1. relating to, dealing with, or capable of making the distinction between right and wrong in conduct 2. relating to, serving to teach, or in accordance with the principles of right and wrong 3. good or right in conduct or character; sometimes, specif., virtuous in sexual conduct 4. designating support, etc. that involves approval and sympathy without action 5. being virtually such because of its effect on thoughts, attitudes, etc., or because of its general results a moral victory 6. based on strong probability a moral certainty 7. based on the principle of right conduct rather than legality a moral obligation 8. Law based on general observation of people, on analogy, etc. rather than on what is demonstrable moral evidence noun 9. a moral implication or moral lesson taught by a fable, event, etc. 10. the conclusion of a fable or story containing a moral lesson 11. [pl.] principles, standards, or habits with respect to right or wrong in conduct; ethics; sometimes, specif., standards of sexual behavior 12. Rare morale SYNONYMY NOTE: moral implies conformity with the generally accepted standards of goodness or rightnessin conduct or character, sometimes, specif., in sexual conduct [a moral person]; ethical implies conformity with an elaborated, ideal code of moral principles, sometimes,specif., with the code of a particular profession [an ethical lawyer]; virtuous implies a morally excellent character, connoting justice, integrity, and often, specif.,chastity; , righteous implies a being morally blameless or justifiable [righteous anger] OPPOSITE: immoral Derived forms morally (ˈmorally) adverb Word origin ME < L moralis, of manners or customs < mos (gen. moris), pl. mores, manners, morals (see mood1): used by Cicero2 as transl. of Gr ēthikos More idioms containing moral the moral high ground Examples of 'moral' in a sentence moral It was our moral duty to help. The Sun (2016) The moral of this story is that it is good to talk. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This has been the moral dilemma of the past. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Is this not the time to take the moral high ground? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Moral dilemmas continued to be a theme. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Our moral position is certainly right. The Sun (2016) The moral of the story is to make sure there is none of it growing in your own garden or next door. The Sun (2016) But he's also a man of moral fibre. The Sun (2016) It was a defeat - but a moral victory. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It has a moral duty to assist these victims. Times, Sunday Times (2011) One of the biggest problems with society is the lack of moral fibre. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They were really decent people of good character and moral values who gave me a wonderful childhood. Times, Sunday Times (2011) One of those modern moral dilemmas raised its head last week. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Others had pointed to the moral bankruptcy of capitalism. Roper, Jon Democracy and its Critics - Anglo-American democratic thought in the nineteenth century (1989) There are still people with some moral sense left. Christianity Today (2000) Will it have the moral courage to do so? Times, Sunday Times (2007) Plainly there is something seriously wrong with my moral compass. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You agree to waive your moral rights. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We might not have won but it was a moral victory. The Sun (2009) This is unlike the issue of punishment where abolitionists take an explicitly moral stance. de Haan, Willem The Politics of Redress - crime, punishment and penal abolition (1989) We no longer see sport as a moral lesson. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Is it our moral duty to do just that? Times, Sunday Times (2011) The moral of the story is to keep a close check when pouring from litre cartons. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Such pairings offend not only moral good taste but genetics. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We must rely on the moral fibre of our farmers to consider the well-being of the consumer. Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988) The Government was not voted in by us to improve our morals, but to manage the country. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Quotations Food first, then moralsBertolt BrechtThe Threepenny Opera In other languages moral British English: moral /ˈmɒrəl/ ADJECTIVE Moral means relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. She had to make a moral judgment about what was the right thing to do. American English: moral Arabic: أخْلَاقِيٌّ معنوي Brazilian Portuguese: moral Chinese: 道德上的 Croatian: moralan Czech: morální Danish: moralsk Dutch: deugdzaam European Spanish: moral Finnish: moraalinen French: moral German: moralisch Greek: ηθικός Italian: morale Japanese: 道徳の Korean: 도덕적인 Norwegian: moralsk Polish: moralny European Portuguese: moral Romanian: etic Russian: моральный Latin American Spanish: moral Swedish: moralisk Thai: เกี่ยวกับศีลธรรม Turkish: ahlaki Ukrainian: моральний Vietnamese: thuộc đạo đức British English: moral /ˈmɒrəl/ NOUN Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behaviour. ...the moral of the story... American English: moral Arabic: مُغْزَى Brazilian Portuguese: moral Chinese: 寓意 Croatian: pouka Czech: mravní zásada Danish: moral Dutch: moraal European Spanish: moraleja Finnish: opetus tarinan French: morale histoire German: Moral Geschichte Greek: ηθικό δίδαγμα Italian: morale Japanese: 教訓 Korean: 교훈 Norwegian: moral Polish: morał European Portuguese: moral Romanian: principiu moral Russian: мораль Latin American Spanish: moraleja Swedish: moral Thai: เรื่องสอนใจ Turkish: ders ahlaki Ukrainian: мораль Vietnamese: bài học đạo đức Definition of 'moral' Chinese translation of 'moral' moral (ˈmɔrl) adj [issues, values] 道德的 (dàodé de) [courage, duty] 道义(義)的 (dàoyì de) [behaviour, person] 品行端正的 (pǐnxíng duānzhèng de) n (c) [of story] 寓意 (yùyì) (则, zé) (to give sb) moral support (= encouragement) (给(給)某人以)道义(義)上的支持 ((gěi mǒurén yǐ) dàoyì shang de zhīchí) Derived Forms morals n pl (= principles, values) 道德规(規)范(範) (dàodé guīfàn) 1 (adjective) in the sense of ethical Definition based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience The court case has raised several moral issues. Synonyms ethical the ethical dilemmas of genetic engineering social behavioural 2 (adjective) in the sense of psychological Definition displaying a sense of right and wrong He showed moral courage in defending his ideas. Synonyms psychological the treatment of psychological disorders emotional Victims are left with emotional problems that can last for life. mental 3 (adjective) in the sense of good Definition displaying a sense of right and wrong The committee members are moral, competent people. Synonyms good The president is a good man. just She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. right It's not right, leaving her like this. principled She was a strong, principled woman. pure pure and chaste thoughts decent innocent the innocent child proper noble He was an upright and noble man. ethical Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life? upright a very upright, trustworthy man honourable I believe she is an honourable person. honest My dad was the most honest man I have ever met. righteous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. virtuous The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. blameless a blameless life high-minded The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. chaste chaste thoughts upstanding You look like a nice upstanding young man. meritorious I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service. incorruptible She was a totally reliable and incorruptible leader. Opposites immoral , unfair , improper , unjust , dishonest , sinful , unethical , amoral , dishonourable 1 (noun) in the sense of lesson Definition a lesson about right or wrong behaviour that is shown in a fable or event The moral of the story is, let the buyer beware. Synonyms lesson There is one lesson to be learned from this crisis. meaning I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings. point You have missed the main point of my argument. message The report's message was unequivocal. teaching import I have already spoken about the import of his speech. significance precept 2 (noun) in the sense of motto Synonyms motto What is your regiment's motto? saying that old saying: `Charity begins at home' saw (old-fashioned) maxim I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. gnome adage The old adage `Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true. proverb the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` aphorism one of his favoured aphorisms epigram apophthegm (plural noun) in the sense of morality Definition principles of behaviour in accordance with standards of right and wrong Western ideas and morals Synonyms morality standards conduct principles behaviour manners habits ethics Such an action was a violation of medical ethics. integrity mores scruples Quotation Food first, then morals [Bertolt Brecht – The Threepenny Opera] Additional synonyms in the sense of adage Definition a traditional saying that is generally accepted as being true The old adage `Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true. Synonyms saying, motto, maxim, proverb, dictum, precept, by-word, saw (old-fashioned), axiom, aphorism, apophthegm (rare) in the sense of aphorism Definition a short clever saying expressing a general truth one of his favoured aphorisms Synonyms saying, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, precept, axiom, apothegm, saw in the sense of blameless a blameless life Synonyms innocent, clear, clean, upright, stainless, honest, immaculate, impeccable, virtuous, faultless, squeaky-clean, unblemished, unsullied, uninvolved, unimpeachable, untarnished, above suspicion, irreproachable, guiltless, unspotted, unoffending Synonyms of 'moral' moral Explore 'moral' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of chaste Definition (of conduct or speech) pure, decent, or modest chaste thoughts Synonyms pure, moral, decent, innocent, immaculate, wholesome, virtuous, virginal, unsullied, uncontaminated, vestal, undefiled, incorrupt, celibate in the sense of emotional Definition of or relating to the emotions Victims are left with emotional problems that can last for life. Synonyms psychological, private, personal, hidden, spiritual, inner in the sense of ethics Definition a code of behaviour, esp. of a particular group, profession, or individual Such an action was a violation of medical ethics. Synonyms moral code, standards, principles, morals, conscience, morality, moral values, moral principles, moral philosophy, rules of conduct, moral beliefs, tikanga (New Zealand) in the sense of high-minded Definition having high moral principles The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. Synonyms principled, moral, worthy, noble, good, fair, pure, ethical, upright, elevated, honourable, righteous, idealistic, virtuous, magnanimous in the sense of honest Definition truthful and moral in behaviour My dad was the most honest man I have ever met. Synonyms trustworthy, decent, upright, reliable, ethical, honourable, conscientious, reputable, truthful, virtuous, law-abiding, trusty, scrupulous, high-minded, veracious in the sense of honourable Definition principled I believe she is an honourable person. Synonyms principled, moral, ethical, just, true, fair, upright, honest, virtuous, trustworthy, trusty, high-minded, upstanding in the sense of import Definition meaning I have already spoken about the import of his speech. Synonyms meaning, implication, significance, sense, message, bearing, intention, explanation, substance, drift, interpretation, thrust, purport, upshot, gist, signification in the sense of incorruptible Definition too honest to be bribed or corrupted She was a totally reliable and incorruptible leader. Synonyms honest, straight, upright, honourable, just, trustworthy, above suspicion, unbribable in the sense of innocent Definition without experience of evil the innocent child Synonyms pure, stainless, immaculate, moral, virgin, decent, upright, impeccable, righteous, pristine, wholesome, spotless, demure, chaste, unblemished, virginal, unsullied, sinless, incorrupt in the sense of just Definition fair and right She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. Synonyms fair, good, legitimate, honourable, right, square, pure, decent, upright, honest, equitable, righteous, conscientious, impartial, virtuous, lawful, blameless, unbiased, fair-minded, unprejudiced Additional synonyms in the sense of maxim Definition a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms saying, motto, adage, proverb, rule, saw (old-fashioned), gnome, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm in the sense of meaning Definition the sense or significance of a word, sentence, or symbol I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings. Synonyms significance, message, explanation, substance, value, import, implication, drift, interpretation, essence, purport, connotation, upshot, gist, signification in the sense of meritorious Definition deserving praise for being good or worthwhile I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service. Synonyms praiseworthy, admirable, exemplary, good, right, excellent, deserving, worthy, honourable, righteous, virtuous, commendable, creditable, laudable in the sense of message Definition an implicit meaning or moral, as in a work of art The report's message was unequivocal. Synonyms point, meaning, idea, moral, theme, import, purport, MSG in the sense of noble Definition having or showing high moral qualities He was an upright and noble man. Synonyms worthy, generous, upright, honourable, virtuous, magnanimous in the sense of point Definition the essential idea in an argument or discussion You have missed the main point of my argument. Synonyms essence, meaning, subject, question, matter, heart, theme, import, text, core, burden, drift, thrust, proposition, marrow, crux, gist, main idea, nub, pith in the sense of principled Definition (of a person or action) guided by moral rules She was a strong, principled woman. Synonyms moral, ethical, upright, honourable, just, correct, decent, righteous, conscientious, virtuous, scrupulous, right-minded, high-minded in the sense of proverb Definition a short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning, for example is half a loaf is better than no bread the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, gnome, adage, dictum, aphorism, byword, apophthegm in the sense of pure Definition innocent pure and chaste thoughts Synonyms innocent, virgin, modest, good, true, moral, maidenly, upright, honest, immaculate, impeccable, righteous, virtuous, squeaky-clean, blameless, chaste, virginal, unsullied, guileless, uncorrupted, unstained, undefiled, unspotted in the sense of right Definition morally or legally acceptable or correct It's not right, leaving her like this. Synonyms just, good, fair, moral, proper, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, righteous, virtuous, lawful Additional synonyms in the sense of righteous Definition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. Synonyms virtuous, good, just, fair, moral, pure, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, law-abiding, squeaky-clean, blameless in the sense of saw Definition a wise saying or proverb Synonyms saying, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm in the sense of saying Definition a well-known phrase or sentence expressing a belief or a truth that old saying: `Charity begins at home' Synonyms proverb, maxim, adage, saw (old-fashioned), slogan, gnome, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm in the sense of upright Definition honest or just a very upright, trustworthy man Synonyms honest, good, principled, just, true, faithful, ethical, straightforward, honourable, righteous, conscientious, virtuous, trustworthy, high-minded, above board, incorruptible, unimpeachable in the sense of upstanding Definition of good character You look like a nice upstanding young man. Synonyms honest, principled, upright, honourable, good, moral, ethical, trustworthy, incorruptible, true in the sense of virtuous Definition morally good The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. Synonyms good, moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellent, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, squeaky-clean, blameless, praiseworthy, incorruptible, high-principled
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