morality
/məˈræləti/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5922 in the learning path
道德；道德准则
Definitions
n. Beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
道德；道德准则
n. The degree to which an action is right or wrong
道德性；是否合乎道德
Example
Our family discussed morality after finding a lost wallet.
捡到一个钱包后，我们一家讨论了道德问题。
The morality of animal testing remains controversial, particularly when potential medical benefits conflict with concerns about animal welfare.
动物实验是否合乎道德仍有争议，尤其是在潜在医疗益处与动物福利考量发生冲突时。
Collocations
- public morality
- personal morality
- the morality of an action
Word family
- moral (adj.)
- morally (adv.)
- immoral (adj.)
- immorality (n.)
Synonyms
- ethics
Antonyms
- immorality
Usage tip
moral是形容词；morality是名词，常为不可数。
FAQ
- What does morality mean?
- Beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong The degree to which an action is right or wrong
- How is morality pronounced?
- UK /məˈræləti/, US /məˈræləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
