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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Five precepts constitute the basic moral code of Buddhism.
  五种戒律构成佛教的基本道德准则。
• 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。
• The precepts, values, and norms taught in Di Zi Gui are still suitable for us today.
  《弟子规》教导的信条、价值和准则今天仍然合适我们。
• Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
  我是属你的，求你救我，因我寻求了你的训词。
• Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
  我羡慕你的训词。求你使我在你的公义上生活。
• 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。