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ethics

gb/ˈɛθɪks/ us/ˈɛθɪks/
B2 Anglais
erkölcsi elvek, erkölcs, szakmai etika, hivatásetika, etika, erkölcsfilozófia
NOM B2
1
erkölcsi elvek B2
erkölcs B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's/something's] ethics; the ethics of [something/doing something]
Her ethics would not allow her to lie to a client.
Az erkölcsi elvei nem engedték, hogy hazudjon egy ügyfélnek.
Many people questioned the ethics of accepting such expensive gifts.
Sokan megkérdőjelezték, hogy erkölcsös-e ilyen drága ajándékokat elfogadni.
The scandal damaged his reputation for honesty and ethics.
Exemples pédagogiques
Good ethics matter in every job.
A helyes erkölcsi elvek minden munkában fontosak.
His ethics are very important to him.
Az erkölcsi elvei nagyon fontosak számára.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse ethics with etiquette; ethics is about right and wrong, while etiquette is about polite behavior.
Sens
moral principles for behavior
Collocations
personal ethics |questionable ethics |public ethics |religious ethics |political ethics |a matter of ethics |the ethics of something |ethics and values |strong sense of ethics
Synonymes
morality (refers broadly to ideas about right and wrong) | principles (can be moral or general standards for behavior) | values (broader; includes what people consider important, not only moral rules)
Antonymes
immorality (behavior or beliefs judged morally wrong) | corruption (dishonest or unethical behavior, especially involving power or money)
Thèmes
morality |personal_values |society
Définition

the ideas that guide people in deciding what is right or wrong

the moral principles that shape what a person, group, or society believes is right and wrong and how they act

NOM B2
2
szakmai etika B2
hivatásetika C1
Schéma d’usage :
[field/profession] ethics; breach/violation of ethics; ethics in [field]
The hospital requires annual training in professional ethics.
A kórház évente kötelező képzést ír elő szakmai etikából.
Journalistic ethics require reporters to protect confidential sources.
Az újságírói etika megköveteli, hogy a riporterek védjék a bizalmas forrásokat.
The lawyer was accused of a serious breach of ethics.
Exemples pédagogiques
Teachers must follow professional ethics.
A tanároknak be kell tartaniuk a szakmai etika szabályait.
The company offers ethics training.
A cég etikai képzést kínál.
Erreur fréquente :
Use an adjective to name the field: medical ethics, business ethics, legal ethics.
Sens
professional standards of conduct
Collocations
professional ethics |business ethics |medical ethics |legal ethics |journalistic ethics |research ethics |ethics policy |ethics training |ethics violation |breach of ethics
Synonymes
ethical standards (emphasizes the standards themselves) | code of conduct (usually refers to a written set of rules) | professional standards (broader; may include competence and procedure as well as morality)
Antonymes
misconduct (behavior that breaks professional or organizational rules) | malpractice (serious professional wrongdoing, especially in law or medicine)
Thèmes
work |professions |organizations |morality
Définition

rules about what is right and wrong in a job or organization

the accepted rules or standards of right conduct in a particular job, organization, or field

NOM C1 FORMAL
3
etika B2
erkölcsfilozófia C1
Schéma d’usage :
ethics is [a subject]; study/teach ethics
She took a course in ethics during her first year at university.
Első egyetemi évében felvett egy etika kurzust.
Ethics asks questions about duty, justice, and the good life.
Az etika olyan kérdéseket vizsgál, mint a kötelesség, az igazságosság és a jó élet.
His book connects ethics with politics and religion.
Exemples pédagogiques
Ethics is part of philosophy.
Az etika a filozófia része.
We studied ethics at school.
Az iskolában etikát tanultunk.
Erreur fréquente :
When it means the academic subject, ethics usually takes a singular verb: Ethics is a branch of philosophy.
Sens
study of moral questions
Collocations
study ethics |teach ethics |ethics course |ethics class |ethics professor |normative ethics |applied ethics |philosophical ethics |ethics seminar |ethics paper
Synonymes
moral philosophy (more explicit and academic) | moral theory (often refers to theoretical systems within ethics)
Thèmes
philosophy |education |morality
Définition

the study of how people decide what is right and wrong

the branch of philosophy that studies moral questions, such as what is right or wrong and what duties people have

Grammaire
Forme canonique
ethics
API
GB/ˈɛθɪks/
US/ˈɛθɪks/
Syllabes et accentuation
eth - ics (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Formes du mot
Noun
  • Base: ethics
  • Plural: ethics
Expressions

ai ethics

1
/ˈaɪ ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase technical

ethics of artificial intelligence

ideas about using artificial intelligence in a fair and responsible way

Exemples
  • AI ethics includes questions about bias in hiring algorithms.
  • The company created an AI ethics board to review new products.
  • Privacy is a major issue in AI ethics.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • AI ethics is about responsible technology.
  • Bias is a problem in AI ethics.

business ethics

1
/bˈɪznɪs ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase business

ethics in business

rules about right and wrong behavior in business

Exemples
  • The scandal became a case study in business ethics.
  • Paying bribes clearly violates business ethics.
  • Investors increasingly ask companies about business ethics and sustainability.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Business ethics is important.
  • The company teaches business ethics.

code of ethics

1
/kˈoʊd əv ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase formal

Formal moral rules for group

A list of rules about what is right and wrong for a group or job.

Exemples
  • All employees must follow the company's code of ethics.
  • The medical code of ethics guides doctors in their work.

code of ethics

1
/kˈoʊd əv ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase formal

formal ethical rule set

written rules about right behavior in a group or job

Exemples
  • Every employee must follow the company's code of ethics.
  • The association updated its code of ethics to cover online advertising.
  • Accepting gifts from suppliers may be banned under the code of ethics.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Our club has a code of ethics.
  • He broke the code of ethics.

ethics committee

1
/ˈɛθɪks kəmˈɪti/
fixed phrase formal

group reviewing ethical conduct

a group that checks whether actions or plans are ethical

Exemples
  • The ethics committee approved the study before recruitment began.
  • An ethics committee reviewed the complaint against the council member.
  • She asked the hospital's ethics committee for advice about the difficult case.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • The ethics committee checked the plan.
  • The study needs approval from an ethics committee.

ethics violation

1
/ˈɛθɪks vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

breach of ethical rules

an action that breaks ethical rules

Exemples
  • The mayor denied that the gift was an ethics violation.
  • Sharing confidential client information would be an ethics violation.
  • The company created a hotline for reporting ethics violations.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • That was an ethics violation.
  • Employees must report ethics violations.

legal ethics

1
/lˈiɡəl ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase legal

ethics in legal work

rules about right and wrong behavior for lawyers

Exemples
  • Legal ethics prevents lawyers from representing clients when there is a serious conflict of interest.
  • She teaches legal ethics at the law school.
  • The bar association investigated a legal ethics complaint.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Law students study legal ethics.
  • The lawyer followed legal ethics rules.

medical ethics

1
/mˈɛdɪkəl ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase formal

ethics in medicine

ideas about right and wrong in medicine and patient care

Exemples
  • Medical ethics requires doctors to get informed consent.
  • End-of-life decisions often raise difficult issues in medical ethics.
  • The hospital discussed the case with a medical ethics specialist.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Medical ethics protects patients.
  • The doctor studied medical ethics.

research ethics

1
/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase technical

ethics in research

rules for doing research in a fair, safe, and honest way

Exemples
  • Research ethics requires volunteers to understand the risks before joining a study.
  • The university offers training in research ethics.
  • Falsifying data is a serious violation of research ethics.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Research ethics protects volunteers.
  • Students learn research ethics before doing experiments.
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