moral 来自拉丁语 moralis(风俗的,道德的)。核心:「涉及对错、善恶的标准或行为」。既可作形容词(a moral decision 道德上的决定),也可作名词(the moral of the story 故事的寓意;morals 道德观)。区别于 ethical:moral 更日常,常指个人的是非感;ethical 更正式,常用于专业领域的道德准则(medical ethics 医学伦理)。
释义
1
adj.道德的,有关是非对错的
Donating to charity is considered a moral obligation by many people.
许多人认为捐慈善是一种道德义务。
2
n.寓意,道理(故事或事件的教训)
The moral of the fable is that slow and steady wins the race.
这则寓言的寓意是稳扎稳打才能获胜。
3
n. (pl.)道德观,品行
The community was concerned about the decline in public morals.