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*prin·ci·ple /`prɪnsəpḷ; ˈprɪnsɪpəl/
n
1 [C,U] a moral rule or idea that has a strong influence on the way you behave 道德准则，道德观念，为人之道:
It's against my principles to hit a child. 打孩子违反我的道德准则。
on the principle that beliefs based on the principle that everyone is equal 以人人平等为准则的信仰
on principle (=because of a moral idea) 出于道德观念: She doesn't eat meat on principle. 她由于道德的原因不吃肉。
2 [C] a rule that explains the way something works, especially in science or mathematics 〔尤指科学或数学的〕原理:
the principles of geometry 几何学原理
3 in principle
a) if something is possible in principle, there is no reason why it should not happen 按道理，原则上:
In principle, you can leave work early on Friday, but it's not always possible. 原则上周五可以早些下班，但并非总是有这种可能的。
b) if you agree in principle, you agree with the main parts of a plan 基本上，大体上，原则上:
We're hoping the contract will be approved in principle. 我们希望这份合同大体上能得到认可。
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