ethic
n
1 system of moral principles; rules of conduct 道德標準; 行為準則
the Puritan ethic 清教徒的倫理觀
the Christian ethic 基督徒的倫理觀.
2 ethics n
(a) [sing v] science that deals with morals 倫理學
Ethics is a branch of philosophy. 倫理學是哲學的分科.
(b) [pl] moral correctness 道德規范
The ethics of his decision are doubtful. 他的這一決定是否合乎道德規范值得懷疑.
Medical ethics (ie those observed by the medical profession) forbid a doctor to have a love affair with a patient. 行醫道德有規定, 禁止醫生與病人談戀愛.