| 单词 | scruple |
| 释义 | scruple n. & v. --n 1. (in sing. or pl.) a regard to the morality or propriety of an action. b a feeling of doubt or hesitation caused by this. 2. Brit. hist. an apothecaries' weight of 20 grains. 3. archaic a very small quantity. --vintr. 1. (foll. by to + infin.; usu. with neg.) be reluctant because of scruples (did not scruple to stop their allowance). 2. feel or be influenced by scruples. Etymology: F scrupule or L scrupulus f. scrupus rough pebble, anxiety |
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