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ethics

/ˈeθ.ɪks/

Ethics are rules or beliefs about what is right and wrong. They help people and groups decide how to behave in a good and fair way.

例文

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1

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

2

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

3

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

語族

名詞
ethics
副詞
ethically
形容詞
ethical
関連
ethicist
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in Ethics for 'Evaluating' what is 'Excellent' behavior.

クイックテスト

The doctor followed medical ___ and kept the patient's information secret.

正解!

正解は: ethics

例文

1

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

everyday

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

2

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

formal

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

3

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

informal

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

4

Students learn about ethics in their first year of university.

academic

Students learn about ethics in their first year of university.

5

Our company ethics do not allow us to take expensive gifts.

business

Our company ethics do not allow us to take expensive gifts.

語族

名詞
ethics
副詞
ethically
形容詞
ethical
関連
ethicist

よく使う組み合わせ

work ethics work ethics
medical ethics medical ethics
code of ethics code of ethics
professional ethics professional ethics
business ethics business ethics

よく使うフレーズ

a matter of ethics

a matter of ethics

ethical dilemma

ethical dilemma

unethical behavior

unethical behavior

よく混同される語

ethics vs ethnic

Ethnic relates to race or culture, while ethics relates to right and wrong behavior.

ethics vs morals

Morals are often personal beliefs, while ethics are often social or professional rules.

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使い方のコツ

When talking about the study of right and wrong, 'ethics' is used with a singular verb (Ethics is interesting). When talking about a person's specific principles, it can be plural.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget that 'ethics' ends in 's' but is usually treated as a singular topic, not a plural noun.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in Ethics for 'Evaluating' what is 'Excellent' behavior.

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語源

From the Greek word 'ethos', which means character or custom.

文法パターン

usually followed by a singular verb when referring to the field of study non-count noun in many contexts can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., ethics committee)
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文化的な背景

In many Western countries, businesses have a written 'Code of Ethics' that all employees must follow.

クイックテスト

The doctor followed medical ___ and kept the patient's information secret.

正解!

正解は: ethics

関連単語

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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