principle

['prinsəpl]

n.原理, 原则, 主义, 信念

例句与用法:

They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms.

他们基本上同意了那项提议,但我们仍须商定条件。

The system works on the principle that heat rises.

该项装置是按照热力上升的原理运转的。

We adhere to the principle that everyone should be treated fairly.

我们坚持人人都应该被平等对待这一原则。

词形变化:

名词复数: principia |



详细释义:

n.

1. 原则; 原理[C]

I take this seriously. It's a matter of principle.

我对此很认真。这是原则问题。

2. 主义; 信条[C]

3. (机器等的)原理; 构造; 工作方式[C]

The two machines work on the same principle.

这两部机器的工作原理是一样的。

4. 道义, 节操[U]

He is a man of high principle.

他是节操高尚的人。

5. 起源, 本源


短语词组:

in principle

1. 原则上

They agreed to the plan only in principle.

他们只是原则上同意那计划。

on principle

1. 根据原则

He dealt with the problem on principle.

他根据既定原则处理那问题。