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

• The ways of the Lord are love and faithfulness for those who keep his covenant and precepts.
  对待持守上主的盟约和诫命的人，上主的一切行径常是慈爱和忠诚。
• He added his commandments and precepts.
  又给他定了法律和诫命。
• I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
  我遵守了你的训词和法度。因我一切所行的，都在你面前。
• Five precepts constitute the basic moral code of Buddhism.
  五种戒律构成佛教的基本道德准则。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• And these ethical precepts invite journalists both to consider other perspectives and to contemplate how their decisions affect others.
  而这些道德戒律要求新闻工作者既要考虑其他观点，也要考虑自身的决定对他人会产生怎样的影响。
• 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。