Scruple

Pronunciation:/ˈskruː.pəl/
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 顾忌
  • 良心的谴责
  • 犹豫
  • 疑虑
  • 微小的量

Definitions

noun

Definition

A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

In ZH

对某项行动的道德性或适当性的怀疑或犹豫感。

Examples

  • She had no scruples about lying to him.
  • His scruples prevented him from cheating on the test.
  • You should not act without scruples.
  • He was a man of scruples and integrity.
  • She considered her scruples before making the decision.
noun

Definition

A very small amount or quantity; a bit.

In ZH

非常小的量或数量；一点。

Examples

  • Just a scruple of doubt lingered in her mind.
  • He added a scruple of salt to the recipe.
  • There is not a scruple of evidence against him.
  • She felt a scruple of worry about the outcome.
  • Only a scruple of truth remained in that story.

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