伦理
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity; ethics.
Examples
3 of 5在进行心理学实验时，必须遵守严格的伦理标准。
When conducting psychology experiments, strict ethical standards must be followed.
医生应当恪守医学伦理，保护病人的利益。
Doctors should adhere to medical ethics and protect patients' interests.
这种做法在伦理上是说不通的。
This practice is ethically unjustifiable.
Word Family
Memory Tip
伦 (human relations) + 理 (principles/logic). The logic of human relations.
Quick Quiz
克隆人类是一个极具争论的___课题。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 伦理
Examples
在进行心理学实验时，必须遵守严格的伦理标准。
academicWhen conducting psychology experiments, strict ethical standards must be followed.
医生应当恪守医学伦理，保护病人的利益。
formalDoctors should adhere to medical ethics and protect patients' interests.
这种做法在伦理上是说不通的。
everydayThis practice is ethically unjustifiable.
公司需要建立一套职业伦理规范。
businessThe company needs to establish a set of professional ethics codes.
我觉得这种事涉及伦理问题，很难判断对错。
informalI think this involves ethical issues; it's hard to judge right or wrong.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
伦理道德
ethics and morality
伦理审查
ethical review
Often Confused With
理论 (theory) is a system of ideas; 伦理 (ethics) is about moral rules.
Usage Notes
Key word for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing science, technology, or business responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 伦理 with 整理 (to organize).
Memory Tip
伦 (human relations) + 理 (principles/logic). The logic of human relations.
Word Origin
伦 (peers/order) + 理 (reason).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Confucianism (儒家) is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese 伦理.
Quick Quiz
克隆人类是一个极具争论的___课题。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 伦理
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