ethic
gb/ˈɛθɪk/ us/ˈɛθɪk/
B2
Anglais
~ 3500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
entity
1
A moral principle or code
A rule or idea about what is right and wrong that guides how people act.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s ethic of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'ethic' (singular) with 'ethics' (plural). 'Ethics' often refers to the whole system of moral rules, while 'an ethic' means one specific moral principle.
Synonymes
moral principle (A general term for a belief about right and wrong; slightly broader in scope.)
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value (Often refers to a core belief; can be less formal than 'ethic'.)
Antonymes
immorality (The absence of moral principles or disregard for them.)
Collocations
strong work ethic
|professional ethics
|ethics committee
|ethical standards
Thèmes
philosophy
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemples
- Her strong work ethic earned her a promotion.
- The company’s ethics require honesty in all dealings.
- His personal ethic does not allow lying under any circumstance.
- Environmental ethics influence how we treat nature.
- They debated the ethics of using artificial intelligence in warfare.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He has a strong work ethic.
- The school teaches good ethics.
- Honesty is an important ethic.
- We must follow the ethics of our job.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
ethic
API
GB/ˈɛθɪk/
US/ˈɛθɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
eth - ic (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: ethic
Famille de mots
Expressions
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.
professional ethics
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl ˈɛθɪks/
fixed phrase
formal
Moral rules for a profession
Rules about right and wrong for people in a certain job.
Exemples
- Lawyers must follow strict professional ethics.
- Professional ethics prevent conflicts of interest.
work ethic
1/wˈɚk ˈɛθɪk/
fixed phrase
Belief in hard work value
The belief that working hard is good and important.
Exemples
- She has a very strong work ethic and always meets her deadlines.
- A good work ethic is essential for success in this field.