principleKK [ˋprɪnsəpəl] /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/名詞1原則、準則She refused the offer as a matter of principle.她基於原則拒絕了這個提議。2操守、道德標準常用複數He is a man of strong principles and won't lie for money.他是個有操守的人，不會為了錢說謊。3原理、定律The engine works on the principle of compressed air.這具引擎是依壓縮空氣的原理運作。4基本假設、根本道理Equal treatment is a basic principle of this legal system.平等對待是這套法律制度的基本假設。片語1原則上、大體上In principle, the plan works, but the costs worry me.原則上這個計畫可行，但費用讓我擔心。顯示全部 6 個義項片語2出於原則、基於信念She never eats meat on principle, not for health reasons.她不吃肉是出於原則，而不是為了健康。