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BNC: 722 COCA: 1341

principle

principle /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ noun
plural principles
principle
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
noun
plural principles
Learner's definition of PRINCIPLE
: a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions(行为)准则;(道德)原则
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[count] : a basic truth or theory : an idea that forms the basis of something基本原则;基本法则
[count] : a law or fact of nature that explains how something works or why something happens原理

in principle

used to say that something which has not yet happened or been done should be possible according to what is known理论上;按常理
: in a general way and without giving attention to details大体上;基本上
◊ Do not confuse principle with principal.
BNC: 722 COCA: 1341

principle

noun

prin·​ci·​ple ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəl How to pronounce principle (audio)
-sə-bəl
1
a
: a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption
b(1)
: a rule or code of conduct
(2)
: habitual devotion to right principles
a man of principle
c
: the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device
2
: a primary source : origin
3
a
: an underlying faculty or endowment
such principles of human nature as greed and curiosity
b
: an ingredient (such as a chemical) that exhibits or imparts a characteristic quality
4
capitalized Christian Science : a divine principle : god
Principle vs. Principal: Usage Guide

Evidence of confusion between principle and principal can be found even in publications overseen by professional editors. To keep these words straight, remember that principle functions only as a noun, and in its most common uses refers to a basic rule or law, as in

a guiding principle

or

a matter of principle.

If you are looking for an adjective form of this word, you must use principled, as in

taking a principled stand.

Principal functions as both a noun and an adjective. The noun has various meanings referring to someone with controlling authority

the school principal

or in a leading position

the ballet's two principals

, but also has meanings relating to finance, law, and architecture. As an adjective, principal typically means "most important," as in

the principal reason.

Phrases
in principle
: with respect to fundamentals
prepared to accept the proposition in principle

Example Sentences

Urban guerrilla warfare was futile against a thermonuclear superstate that would stop at nothing to defend the profit principle. Philip Roth, American Pastoral, 1997 Better, of course, to take a higher road, operate on the principle of service and see if things don't turn out better … Richard Ford, Independence Day, 1995 Pointlessness was life's principle, and it spread its sadness. Arthur Miller, Timebends, 1987 His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors. the basic principles of hydraulics
Recent Examples on the Web It’s not only an act of protection, but also a resounding principle for both brujas: a foundation rooted in cleansing, grounding, and protection. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Allure, 19 Sep. 2022 The court’s doctrine is a species of the separation of powers—specifically the nondelegation principle, which bars the legislature from giving lawmaking power to the executive branch. Bernard S. Sharfman And James R. Copland, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 This is the guiding principle of P.volve, a workout studio and streaming company specializing in what feels like a mash-up of Pilates and tai chi. Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can’t be sued without its consent. Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can't be sued without its consent. CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 Mic principle: MEMS Mic frequency range: 50Hz to 10kHz. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 The magnitude of this upward pushing buoyancy force is equal to the weight of the water displaced—that's called Archimedes’ principle. Wired, 31 July 2022 In its conception, the architect had one guiding principle: privacy. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French principe, principle, from Old French, from Latin principium beginning, from princip-, princeps initiator — more at prince

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of principle was in the 14th century
BNC: 722 COCA: 1341
principle

noun¹

1basic general rule基本規則ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRINCIPLE | PRINCIPLE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbasic, broad, central, fundamental, general, underlying基本原則;主要原則;總的原則the basic principles of car maintenance汽車保養的基本原則bedrock, cardinal, core, essential, key基本/首要/核心/根本/關鍵原則universal普遍的準則organizing組織原則His novels reject chronology as an organizing principle.他的小說放棄了以年代為序的佈局原則。abstract, theoretical抽象/理論原則She is interested in actual human relationships rather than abstract principles.她感興趣的是人與人之間實際存在的關係,而不是抽象的原則。constitutional, democratic, legal, market, political憲政/民主/法律/市場/政治原則mathematical, physical, scientific數學/物理/科學原理VERB + PRINCIPLEviolate違反原則This violates every principle of good writing.這違反了優秀文章的所有原則。embody, embrace, illustrate, incorporate體現/接受/說明/整合原則The house incorporates many principles of modern environmentally aware design.這所房子採用了許多具有現代環保意識的設計原則。discover, establish, formulate, lay down發現/建立/制訂/規定原則apply, invoke運用/援引原則articulate, explain, outline闡明/解釋/概括原則PRINCIPLE + VERBapply原則應用This principle applies to all kinds of selling.這一原則適用於各種形式的銷售。underlie sth, underpin sth原理構成⋯的基礎the principles underlying Western philosophy構成西方哲學基礎的基本原則PREPOSITIONin principle原則上I agree with you in principle, but we'll need to discuss the details.我原則上同意你的意見,但是我們需要討論一下細節問題。principle behind背後的原則She went on to explain the principles behind what she was doing.她接着解釋了自己行為背後的原則。PHRASESthe pleasure principle, the precautionary principle, the uncertainty principle快樂/預防/不確定性原則Does everything we do come down to the pleasure principle?我們做的一切都符合快樂原則嗎?
principle

noun²

2moral rule道德規範ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRINCIPLE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEhigh高度的道德準則founding, guiding基本/指導性行為規範Freedom is the founding principle of our Republic.自由是我們共和國的基本行為準則。Biblical, religious《聖經》/宗教原則Christian, Islamic, etc.基督教、伊斯蘭教等的行為準則ethical, moral倫理/道德規範He was a man of high moral principles.他是一個道德高尚的人。VERB + PRINCIPLEabandon, betray, compromise放棄/背叛/有損於原則I refuse to compromise my principles by eating meat.我拒絕違背自己的原則開葷。adhere to, stick to, uphold堅持行為準則She sticks to the principle that everyone should be treated equally.她堅持一視同仁的準則。be enshrined in sth⋯受到原則的保護The principle of equality is enshrined in our Constitution.平等原則是我國憲法明文規定的。PREPOSITIONagainst your principles違背行為準則Eating meat was against her principles.吃肉違背她的行為準則。on principle出於道德準則She's opposed to abortion on principle.她出於道義的原因反對墮胎。PHRASESa matter of principle原則問題They reject the proposal as a matter of principle.他們拒絕了這一提議,對他們來說這是個原則問題。a man/woman of principle (= person with high moral standards) 品行端正的男人/女人

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