precepts

英 [ˈpriːsɛpts]

美 [ˈpriˌsɛpts]

n.  (思想、行为的)准则，规范
precept的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 准则；规范；戒律
  Apreceptis a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances.
  1. ...an electoral process based on the precept that all men are born equal.
     以所有人生而平等这一准则为基础的选举程序
  2. ...the precepts of Buddhism.
     佛教的戒律

双语例句

• He has always rigidly adhered to the precepts of the church.
  他总是严格遵守教会的戒律。
• Second, we create a favorable basis for all precepts and levels of ordination.
  第二我们为行持其他戒律建造了一个良好的根基。
• Five precepts constitute the basic moral code of Buddhism.
  五种戒律构成佛教的基本道德准则。
• Yet he sits with others, talks about the precepts and seeks to be free.
  他与别人同坐，谈论戒律并且寻求破戒的自由。
• They accept the Prophet's precepts but reject some of his strictures.
  他们接受先知的教训，但拒绝他的种种约束。
• The legal philosopher's concern is to ascertain the true nature of all the precepts and norms.
  法哲学家的兴趣在于探寻所有规范和准则的性质。
• For I give you good precepts: do not forsake my father.
  因我所给你们的是好教训：不可离弃我的法则。
• Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
  你一切的训词，在万事上我都以为正直。我却恨恶一切假道。
• Master even restated the five precepts and reminded us of their meanings again.
  师父甚至念了五戒，再次提醒我们其意义。
• In fact, I believe that to live a happy and successful life today, these precepts, values, and norms are the most useful ones to follow.
  的确，我认为今天要过一个快乐和成功的人生，追随这些信条、价值和准则最为有效。