Wordiyoscruple
🇬🇧 UK/'skru:pl/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether an action is morally right
顾虑，道德上的疑虑；踌躇
v.
To hesitate or be reluctant to act because of moral doubts
因顾虑而踌躇，有所顾忌
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.moral scruple道德顾虑
- 2.without scruple毫无顾忌
- 3.have no scruples毫无顾虑
- 4.overcome one's scruples克服内心的疑虑
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had no scruples about lying to get what she wanted.
- 2.
His moral scruples prevented him from accepting the bribe.
- 3.
The lawyer acted without scruple, bending every rule to win the case.