Word · Frequency #18557
scruple
犹豫;顾虑;迟疑
核心释义
to hesitate or feel reluctant to do something because of moral or practical doubts
- 1.
因良心或利害考虑而犹豫或不愿行事。
To hesitate or be reluctant to act due to considerations of conscience or expedience.
- 2.
使产生顾虑;使犹豫。
To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple.
- 3.
对...起疑;质疑。
To regard with suspicion; to question.
起疑;质疑;使产生顾虑;使犹豫;因良心或利害考虑而犹豫或不愿行事。;使产生顾虑;使犹豫。;对...起疑;质疑。
用法In use
He didn't scruple to lie to his parents about his grades.
用法提示:动词,表示因道德原因而犹豫,常用于否定结构。
She scrupled to accept the gift, fearing it might be seen as a bribe.
用法提示:动词,表示因道德顾虑而踌躇。
They never scruple at using any means to achieve their goals.
用法提示:动词,常用于否定形式,表示没有道德上的犹豫。
not scruple to do sth
多用于否定句,强调毫无顾虑地做某事。
He did not scruple to take credit for her work.
他毫不顾忌地把她的功劳据为己有。
scruple to do sth
表示因良心不安而迟疑做某事。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- not scruple to do sth
- 毫无顾忌地做(多指不道德的事)
- He did not scruple to use his power for personal benefit.他毫无顾忌地利用职权谋取私利。
- scruple at sth
- 对某事有所顾虑
- He scrupled at the thought of lying to his parents.他对向父母撒谎这个念头有所顾虑。
习语与比喻表达Idioms & figurative uses
- not scruple to do something
- 毫无顾忌地做(坏事);忍心做The manager did not scruple to blame others for his own mistakes.那位经理毫无顾忌地把自己的错误归咎于他人。
近义词Synonyms
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
scruple含'cru',联想cry(哭):良心不安让人想哭,于是犹豫不肯做。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:正式写作、文学作品 该词用作动词时比较正式,多用于书面或文学语境,表示因良心或利害考虑而犹豫、不愿做某事。口语中较少见。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于否定结构,后接不定式
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
注意:scruple /ˈskruːpəl/ 的重读元音是长音 /uː/。couple、double、trouble、triple、supple、purple 都以 /pəl/ 或 /bəl/ 结尾,但重读元音不同,均不与 scruple 押韵;其中 couple、double、trouble、supple 中的 u 发作 /ʌ/,triple 发作 /ɪ/,purple 发作 /ɜːr/。没有常见的完全押韵词。
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