moral
/ˈmɒrəl/ · /ˈmɔːrəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3451 in the learning path
道德的；合乎道德的
Definitions
adj. concerning right and wrong, or following accepted standards of goodness
道德的；合乎道德的
n. a lesson about right and wrong learned from a story
寓意；教训
Example
Returning the lost wallet was clearly the moral choice.
归还丢失的钱包显然是合乎道德的选择。
Companies have a moral responsibility to ensure that their suppliers provide safe working conditions.
企业在道义上有责任确保其供应商提供安全的工作环境。
Collocations
- moral responsibility
- moral dilemma
- moral support
- the moral of the story
Word family
- morality (n.)
- morally (adv.)
- immoral (adj.)
Synonyms
- ethical
Antonyms
- immoral
Usage tip
moral指道德；morale指士气，注意拼写区别。
FAQ
- What does moral mean?
- concerning right and wrong, or following accepted standards of goodness a lesson about right and wrong learned from a story
- How is moral pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɒrəl/, US /ˈmɔːrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
