principle
gb/pɹˈɪnsəpəl/ us/pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
B1
Engelska
~ 800
elv, alapelv, törvény, természettörvény, erkölcsi elv
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Användningsmönster:
[someone] acts on the principle that [clause]
Honesty is an important principle in any relationship.
Az őszinteség minden kapcsolatban fontos elv.
The company operates on the principle that customers come first.
A vállalat azt az elvet követi, hogy az ügyfelek az elsők.
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of the nation.
She refused the offer on principle, believing it was unfair.
The principle of equality is written into the law.
Exempel för inlärare
We should follow the principle of kindness.
Követnünk kellene a kedvesség elvét.
The teacher explained the principle of sharing.
A tanár elmagyarázta a megosztás elvét.
It is a principle to tell the truth.
He works by the principle of respect.
The law is based on the principle of fairness.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'principle' with 'principal'; 'principal' means the head of a school or the main amount of money in finance.
Betydelse
fundamental rule or belief
Ordkombinationer
basic principle
|general principle
|moral principle
|guiding principle
|principle of fairness
Synonymer
rule (Less formal and more specific to regulations or instructions.)
|
tenet (Often used in formal or academic contexts to mean a core belief.)
Antonymer
exception (Refers to something that does not follow the general rule.)
Teman
ethics
|philosophy
|law
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A basic truth or rule that guides how people think or act.
A fundamental truth, law, or belief that forms the basis for reasoning or action.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Användningsmönster:
principle of [scientific concept]
The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Az energiamegmaradás elve kimondja, hogy energia nem keletkezik és nem vész el.
Lasers work on the principle of light amplification by stimulated emission.
A lézerek a stimulált emisszióval történő fényerősítés elvén működnek.
This engine operates on the principle of internal combustion.
Exempel för inlärare
The principle of gravity makes things fall down.
A gravitáció törvénye miatt esnek le a dolgok.
A plane flies because of the principle of lift.
A repülőgép a felhajtóerő elvének köszönhetően repül.
Magnets work on the principle of attraction.
Betydelse
scientific law or theory
Ordkombinationer
principle of relativity
|principle of gravity
|operating principle
|scientific principle
Synonymer
law (In science, often refers to a proven and universal rule.)
|
theory (A scientific explanation supported by evidence, but not necessarily universally proven.)
Teman
science
|technology
|education
Definition
A basic rule in science that explains how things happen in nature.
A general scientific or natural law that explains how something works or why something happens.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
FORMAL
3
erkölcsi elv
B2
elv
B1
Användningsmönster:
[someone] refuses/acts on principle
She resigned on principle rather than accept the unethical changes.
Elvi okokból inkább lemondott, mintsem elfogadja az etikátlan változtatásokat.
He would not lie, as a matter of principle.
Elvből nem hazudna.
The judge stood by his principles despite public criticism.
Exempel för inlärare
He did not take the money on principle.
Elvből nem fogadta el a pénzt.
She spoke the truth on principle.
Elvből az igazat mondta.
I will not cheat, as a matter of principle.
Betydelse
moral standard or value
Ordkombinationer
stand on principle
|act on principle
|matter of principle
Synonymer
ethic (Often used in plural form to describe a set of moral values.)
|
value (A broad term for what someone believes is important in life.)
Antonymer
compromise (In this context, giving up a moral standard for convenience or gain.)
Teman
ethics
|personal values
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong belief about what is right or wrong that guides how someone acts.
A personal moral standard that influences how someone behaves or makes decisions.
Grammatik
Grundform
principle
IPA
GB/pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
US/pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
Stavelser och betoning
prin - ciple (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (prin)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: principle
- Plural: principle, principles
Ordfamilj
Forms
principles
noun
Core family
principled
adjective
Related words
principal
adjective A2
principally
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unprincipled
adjective
Uttryck
on principle
1/ˈɔn pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
fixed phrase
because of moral belief
Doing something because you believe it is right or wrong, not for practical reasons.
Exempel
- She refused to pay the fee on principle.
- On principle, he never accepts gifts from clients.
in principle
1/ˈɪn pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
fixed phrase
generally but not fully agreed
Agreeing with an idea in general, but not with all its details or how it is done.
Exempel
- I agree with the proposal in principle, but we need to discuss the details.
- In principle, everyone supports free education, but funding is an issue.
in principle
2/ˈɪn pɹˈɪnsəpəl/
fixed phrase
generally true according to rules
True according to basic rules or ideas, even if there are problems in real situations.
Exempel
- In principle, I agree with the new policy, but I worry about the cost.
- In principle, the club is open to everyone.
- In principle, students can retake the exam, but they need special permission.