ethically
gb/ˈɛθɪkəli/ us/ˈɛθɪkəli/
B2
Anh
etikusan, erkölcsileg, erkölcsi szempontból
B2
1
etikusan
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
act ethically; behave ethically; treat [someone] ethically
The company promised to act ethically and be transparent about its pricing.
A cég megígérte, hogy etikusan fog működni, és átláthatóvá teszi az árképzését.
You can disagree with her decision, but she tried to handle the situation ethically.
Nem kell egyetértened a döntésével, de megpróbálta etikusan kezelni a helyzetet.
He refused to use the information because it was obtained unethically.
Ví dụ cho người học
We should treat workers ethically.
Etikusan kell bánnunk a dolgozókkal.
She wants to do business ethically.
Etikusan akar üzletelni.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use ethically where legally is meant; something can be legal but not ethical.
Nghĩa
in a morally right way
Cụm từ đi kèm
act ethically
|behave ethically
|operate ethically
|treat people ethically
|trade ethically
|invest ethically
|do the right thing ethically
|ethically right
|ethically wrong
|ethically unacceptable
Từ đồng nghĩa
morally (More common and slightly broader in everyday speech.)
|
honorably (Emphasizes personal integrity and character.)
|
fairly (Focuses on justice and equal treatment.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unethically (In a way that breaks moral principles or accepted standards.)
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immorally (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests serious moral wrongdoing.)
Chủ đề
ethics
|behavior
|society
Định nghĩa
in a good and honest way
In a way that is morally right and shows honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
C1
FORMAL
2
etikusan
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
be required to act ethically; practice ethically; conduct research ethically
Researchers must obtain consent and treat participants ethically.
A kutatóknak beleegyezést kell szerezniük, és etikusan kell bánniuk a résztvevőkkel.
As a lawyer, she is expected to act ethically even under pressure from clients.
Ügyvédként elvárják tőle, hogy az ügyfelek nyomása alatt is etikusan járjon el.
The board investigated whether the executives had behaved ethically.
Ví dụ cho người học
Doctors should treat patients ethically.
Az orvosoknak etikusan kell bánniuk a betegekkel.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Ethically does not mean skilled or effective; it refers to standards about what is right or acceptable.
Nghĩa
according to professional standards
Cụm từ đi kèm
act ethically
|practice ethically
|conduct research ethically
|market ethically
|report ethically
|hire ethically
|ethically compliant
|ethically obligated
|ethically bound
|ethically permissible
Từ đồng nghĩa
responsibly (Emphasizes duty and careful decision-making, not only moral rules.)
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professionally (Broader; can include etiquette and competence as well as ethics.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unethically (Violating professional codes or responsibilities.)
Chủ đề
work
|business
|law
|medicine
|ethics
Định nghĩa
following the rules of your job or profession
In a way that follows the accepted ethical rules and responsibilities of a profession or organization.
C1
FORMAL
3
Mẫu sử dụng:
Ethically, [clause]; [clause], ethically speaking
Ethically, I don’t think we should use that data without permission.
Erkölcsileg nem gondolom helyesnek, hogy engedély nélkül használjuk azokat az adatokat.
Ethically speaking, the ad targets children in a way that feels manipulative.
Erkölcsi szempontból a reklám úgy célozza meg a gyerekeket, hogy az manipulatívnak hat.
The plan might work financially, but ethically it’s hard to justify.
Ví dụ cho người học
Ethically, this feels wrong.
Erkölcsileg ez helytelennek tűnik.
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this use, ethically modifies the whole sentence (a comment on the viewpoint), not just one verb.
Nghĩa
from an ethical viewpoint
Cụm từ đi kèm
ethically speaking
|ethically, it is difficult
|ethically, it is wrong
|ethically, it raises questions
|ethically, it matters
|ethically, we should
|ethically questionable
|ethically defensible
Từ đồng nghĩa
morally (More common; slightly less formal in this sentence-adverb use.)
|
in moral terms (Explicitly frames the viewpoint; more explanatory.)
Từ trái nghĩa
practically (Contrasts moral judgment with what is useful or workable in real life.)
Chủ đề
ethics
|opinions
|communication
Định nghĩa
when thinking about right and wrong
Used to say that you are judging or discussing something in terms of what is morally right or wrong.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ethically
IPA
GB/ˈɛθɪkəli/
US/ˈɛθɪkəli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
eth - ic - ally (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: ethically
- Plural: ethicallies
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
ethically defensible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli dɪfˈɛnsəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
can be justified morally
can be explained as the right thing
Ví dụ
- The committee decided the policy was ethically defensible given the evidence.
- It may be ethically defensible to limit access when resources are scarce.
- She tried to show that her decision was ethically defensible, not just legal.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Is this plan ethically defensible?
ethically made
1/ˈɛθɪkəli mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
produced with fair practices
made in a fair and safe way
Ví dụ
- She looks for ethically made clothing instead of fast fashion.
- The company publishes factory audits to show its shoes are ethically made.
- Ethically made products often cost more because workers are paid fairly.
Ví dụ cho người học
- These shirts are ethically made.
ethically questionable
1/ˈɛθɪkəli kwˈɛst͡ʃənəbəl/
fixed phrase
possibly against ethical standards
Used to say that something may go against accepted rules of good behavior in a job or field.
Ví dụ
- Sharing patient information without consent is ethically questionable.
- The journalist refused to use sources in an ethically questionable way.
ethically questionable
1/ˈɛθɪkəli kwˈɛst͡ʃənəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
possibly morally wrong
maybe wrong in a moral way
Ví dụ
- It’s ethically questionable to advertise weight-loss products to teenagers.
- Using customer data without clear consent is ethically questionable.
- They avoided tactics that were legal but ethically questionable.
Ví dụ cho người học
- That choice is ethically questionable.
ethically responsible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli ɹispˈɑnsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
showing moral responsibility
trying to do the right thing
Ví dụ
- Investors are looking for ethically responsible companies.
- They chose the ethically responsible option, even though it was more expensive.
- The report argues for an ethically responsible approach to AI development.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We want to be ethically responsible.
ethically sourced
1/ˈɛθɪkəli sˈɔɹst/
fixed phrase
business
obtained in a responsible way
made or collected without harming people or nature
Ví dụ
- The brand claims its cocoa is ethically sourced from small farms.
- Customers are asking more questions about whether diamonds are ethically sourced.
- We switched to ethically sourced coffee for the office.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I try to buy ethically sourced chocolate.
ethically speaking
1/ˈɛθɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a moral point of view
if we think about right and wrong
Ví dụ
- Ethically speaking, they should tell users exactly how the algorithm works.
- Ethically speaking, you can’t take credit for someone else’s work.
- Ethically speaking, the benefits don’t justify the risks.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Ethically speaking, we should be honest.