Conscience
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British pronunciation/kˈɒnʃəns/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑnʃəns/

"conscience"的定义和意义

Conscience
01

良心, conscience

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics
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Her conscience told her that what she had done was wrong.
He could n't ignore the voice of his conscience when making the decision.
02

良知, 良心

the conformity of one's actions to one's own personal, intuitive understanding, even if it differs from external rules or social pressures
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Politicians often ignore polls and public opinion if it goes against their conscience on important issues.
政治家往往忽视民意调查和公众舆论,尤其是当这些意见与他们在重大问题上的良知相悖时。
Despite pressures from others, she followed the whisperings of her conscience on the matter.
尽管受到他人的压力,她仍然跟随自己内心的良知在此事上的耳语。
03

良心, 良知

a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
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