ethically

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ethically — 副詞

1. according to a system of moral principles about right and wrong, especially when

1.副詞B2
釋義

道德上

以符合道德標準的方式；從道德角度來看

according to a system of moral principles about right and wrong, especially when making decisions or judging behaviour

例句

The company promised to operate ethically in all its overseas factories.

這家公司承諾在所有海外工廠都合乎道德地經營。

operate ethically — adverb modifying verb of conduct

Kwame felt he had acted ethically by returning the lost wallet to its owner.

Kwame 覺得他把撿到的錢包歸還失主，是合乎道德的做法。

act ethically — common collocation with act

常見搭配
  • act ethically
  • operate ethically
  • conduct ethically
  • behave ethically
  • ethically acceptable
  • ethically wrong
  • ethically questionable
  • ethically justified
  • ethically speaking
同義詞
  • morally

    broader and more common in everyday contexts; 'ethically' often implies a formal or professional code

  • virtuously

    suggests active pursuit of moral excellence rather than compliance with a standard

  • conscientiously

    emphasises careful, thorough attention to doing what is right

反義詞
  • unethically

    direct opposite; in a way that violates moral principles

文法句型

ethically + [verb]

[verb] + ethically

ethically + [adjective]

Ethically speaking, ...

用法筆記

Often modifies verbs of behaviour (act, operate, conduct, behave) and adjectives expressing moral judgement (acceptable, wrong, justified, questionable). Common in formal, academic, legal, and professional contexts.

常見錯誤

The two groups are ethically different.
The two groups are ethnically different.
'ethnically' relates to cultural or racial background; 'ethically' relates to moral principles.

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常用片語

  • act ethically
  • operate ethically
  • conduct oneself ethically
  • ethically acceptable
  • ethically questionable
  • ethically wrong
  • ethically justified
  • ethically speaking