ethic
noun uk/ˈeθ.ɪk/ us/ˈeθ.ɪk/
C2 [ C usually plural ]行为准则，伦理;（尤指）道德体系，道德规范
a system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour, especially such a system based on morals
the (Protestant) work ethic （新教徒的）职业道德
The ethics of journalism are much debated. 新闻业的职业道德问题是个广受讨论的问题。
He said he was bound by a scientist's code of ethics. 他说他受到科学家的道德准则的约束。
Publication of the article was a breach of ethics. 发表这篇文章有违伦理道德。
ethicsC2 [ U ] 伦理学;道德学
the study of what is morally right and what is not
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- The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics.
- a code of behaviour/ethics
- The company was known for its poor business ethics and many people refused to buy its products.
- Members of the society are highly qualified and governed by a strict code of ethics.
- He wrote an article criticizing the business community for its the lack of ethics.