scruple
US /ˈskruː.pəl/
UK /ˈskruː.pəl/
名詞
顧慮, 顧忌, 良心不安
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
範例:
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He had no scruples about cheating on the test.
他對考試作弊毫無顧忌。
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She overcame her scruples and told him the truth.
她克服了顧慮，告訴了他真相。
動詞
猶豫, 顧忌
to hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one considers wrong
範例:
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He didn't scruple to use dishonest methods to achieve his goals.
他毫不猶豫地使用不誠實的方法來實現目標。
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She would never scruple to tell a lie if it meant protecting her family.
如果能保護家人，她絕不會猶豫說謊。
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