1 moral /ˈmorəl/ adjective Learner's definition of MORAL
1 always used before a noun
a : concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior有关道德的 -
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。
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The author avoids making moral judgments.作者避而不做道德评价。
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moral arguments道德争论
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Each story teaches an important moral lesson.每个故事都是一个重要的道德训诫。
b : based on what you think is right and good出于道义的;有道德的 -
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。
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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。
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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。
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a [more moral; most moral] : considered right and good by most people : agreeing with a standard of right behavior符合道德准则的;以道德为依据的 — compare amoral, immoral b : able to choose between right and wrong behavior有道德观念的
moral authority
◊ A person, group, or organization that has moral authority is trusted to do what is right.道德权威;道德威信
moral support
◊ Someone who gives you moral support helps you by supporting or encouraging you rather than by giving you money or practical help.道义支持;精神支持
moral victory
◊ If you achieve a moral victory you do not win anything but you achieve something that is important and good.精神胜利
2 moral /ˈmorəl/ noun
plural morals
plural morals
Learner's definition of MORAL
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[count] : a lesson that is learned from a story or an experience寓意;启示;道德上的教训 2
morals [plural] : proper ideas and beliefs about how to behave in a way that is considered right and good by most people道德规范;品行 -
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。
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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。
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He has no morals. [=he is not a good or honest person]他毫无道德。
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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。
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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