moral

['mɔrəl]

adj.道德的, 精神上的
n.寓意, 道德, 品行, 伦理

a.

1. 道德(上)的[Z][B]

He refused the request on moral grounds.

基于道德上的考虑, 他拒绝了这个请求。

2. 讲道德的, 品性端正的

My grandmother was a very moral woman; she'd never allow cursing.

我祖母是很讲究道德的人; 她从不允许诅咒。

3. 教训的

4. 精神上的, 心理上的; 道义上的

We will give them moral support.

我们会给他们精神支持。

n.[C]

1. 道德上的教训; 寓意

What is the moral of this story?

这个故事的寓意是什么?

2. 道德; 品行; 风纪[P]

Some people have no business morals.

有些人毫无商业道德。

3. 修身; 伦理学[P][J]

词形变化

副词: morally |

词义辨析

同义:

a.正确的; 伦理的

right  just  ethical  honorable  reputable  upstanding  respectable  virtuous  good  righteous  law-abiding  

同义参见:

high-minded  pure  worthy  upright  

反义:

a.道德的; 品性端正的

immoral  

反义参见:

carnal  physical  

英英释义

名词 moral:

the significance of a story or event

同义词：lesson

形容词 moral:

relating to principles of right and wrong; i.e. to morals or ethics

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

adhering to ethical and moral principles

同义词：ethical, honorable, honourable

arising from the sense of right and wrong

psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect

补充

moralmoral英:[ˈmɔ:rəl] 美:[ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-]adj.1.道德上的, 有道德的He turns every subject into a moral discussion.他把每个论题都变成了道德的讨论。2.道义上的Tom refused to join the army, believing that he had no moral right to kill.汤姆认为自己在道义上无权杀人而拒绝入伍。It is not moral to do so.这样做是不讲道义的。n.1.教育意义, 寓意2.道德, 品行, 道德规范

例句

1. I have witnessed a fall in moral standards.我亲眼目睹了道德水准的下滑。 2. She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film.她描述了她在电影制作过程当中遇到的道德困境。 3. the moral issues involved in 'playing God'与“扮演上帝”有关的道德问题 4. matters of church doctrine and moral teaching教会信条与道德训示问题 5. It is our moral duty to stay and help.我们在道义上有责任留下来帮忙。 6. The Government had a moral, if not a legal, duty to pay compensation.政府即使没有支付赔偿的法律责任, 也有支付赔偿的道德责任。 7. his moral courage and the defence of his philosophy他的道德勇气和对自己人生观的捍卫 8. The people we vote for are moral, cultured, competent people.我们投票支持的人品行好, 修养佳, 有能力。 9. Why do you have to be so moral?你非得这么一本正经吗？ 10. The moral is that, once cooked, they look the same and taste every bit as good.事实是, 煮过之后, 它们看起来一样, 吃起来也同样美味。 11. I think the moral of the story is don't rush into marriage我想这个故事的真谛是不要仓促结婚。 12. I think the moral of the story is let the buyer beware.我想这件事告诉我们, 要让消费者提高防范。 13. the moral dimensions of medical intervention.医疗介入的道德方面。 14. a moral judgement.道德判断。 15. an individual's ambitions may get out of step with the general moral code.个人的抱负可能会与普遍道德准则不一致。 16. moral philosophers.伦理学家。 17. the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has.故事的寓意是一个人必须看到已有之物的美处。 18. the corruption of public morals.公共道德的堕落。 19. they believe addicts have no morals and cannot be trusted.他们认为瘾君子毫无道德，不可信赖。 20. a moral dilemma/issue/question道德上的难题╱问题 21. She has always led a very moral life.她一向过着很规矩的生活。 22. I went to the dentist's with him just to give him some moral support.我陪他一起去看牙医只是想给他一点精神上的支持。 23. These people appear to have no morals.这些人好像缺乏道德标准。 24. The moral of the play is that friendship is more important than money.这出戏剧的寓意是友情比金钱更重要。 25. The church takes a strong stand on a number of moral [=ethical] issues.教会在许多道德问题上立场坚决。 26. The author avoids making moral judgments.作者避而不做道德评价。 27. moral arguments道德争论 28. Each story teaches an important moral lesson.每个故事都是一个重要的道德训诫。 29. He felt that he had a moral obligation/responsibility/duty to help the poor.他觉得自己在道义上有义务帮助穷人。 30. He's a man with strong moral convictions. [=a man who believes strongly that some things are right and others are wrong]他这个人具有很强的道德信念。 31. We're confident she has the moral fiber/fortitude to make the right decision.我们相信她具有这种道德品质/操守，可以做出正确的决定。 32. moral conduct道德行为 33. Their behavior was not moral.他们的行为是不道德的。 34. a moral young man [=a young man who tries to behave in a moral way]有道德准则的年轻人 35. Animals are not moral creatures and are not responsible for their actions.动物没有道德观念，因此不对它们的行为负责。 36. The scandal has undermined the government's moral authority.这桩丑闻损害了政府的道德威信。 37. She counted on her sisters for moral support.她指望从她的姐妹们那里获得道义上的支持。 38. "Although they lost, the minority claimed the vote as a moral victory since they had won the support of so many former opponents."少数派尽管失败了，但他们宣称此次选举是一场精神胜利，因为他们赢得了许多曾经的反对者的支持。 39. The moral of the story is to be satisfied with what you have.这个故事的寓意是要知足常乐。 40. the movie's moral这部电影的教益 41. The moral here is: pay attention to the warning lights in your car.此处的教训是：开车时要注意车内的警示灯。 42. No one questions her morals. [=no one doubts that she is a good person who tries to behave in a moral way]没有人质疑她的品行。 43. Socrates was accused of corrupting the morals of the youth of Athens.苏格拉底被指控败坏了雅典年轻人的品行。 44. He has no morals. [=he is not a good or honest person]他毫无道德。 45. The author points to recent cases of fraud as evidence of the lack of morals in the business world.作者以最近发生的一些诈骗案作为证据指出商界的道德缺失。 46. a person with/of loose morals [=a person whose behavior and especially whose sexual behavior is considered morally wrong by some people]行为放荡的人