principle [ 'prinsəpl ]

• n.
  • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

    "their principles of composition characterized all their works"

    同义词： rule

  • a rule or standard especially of good behavior

    "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles"

  • a basic truth or law or assumption

    "the principles of democracy"

  • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

    "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"

    同义词： rule

  • rule of personal conduct

    同义词： precept

  • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

    "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

    同义词： rationale

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