norm
principle
standard
then
rule
(expresses contrast with a previous sentence or clause)
to imitate
to follow
例句与用法：
- 财政部原则上反对这些提议。The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.
- 这样的行为与她情操高尚的原则是矛盾的。Such behavior is inconsistent with her high-minded principles.
- 他为了自己的革命原则而蒙受苦难。He suffered for his revolutionary principles.
- 她把自己的原则体现在行动中。She embodies her principles in her behavior.
- 他们拒绝同恐怖分子做交易，以免原则受到损害。They refused to compromise their principles by doing a deal with the terrorists.
- 他已经背弃了自己的国家和原则！He has denied his country and his principles!
- 你的行为与你的原则不符。Your behavior does not accord with your principle.
- 不信仰上帝是我们的原则。The unbelief of God is our principle.
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(Source: dict.cn)
Tags: Chinese Pinyin, HSK