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

• 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。
• I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
  我要自由而行，因我素来考究你的训词。
• 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。
• Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
  求你救我脱离人的欺压。我要遵守你的训词。
• He added his commandments and precepts.
  又给他定了法律和诫命。
• 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。
• He has always rigidly adhered to the precepts of the church.
  他总是严格遵守教会的戒律。
• I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
  我比年老的更明白，因我守了你的训词。
• 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。
• Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
  你一切的训词，在万事上我都以为正直。我却恨恶一切假道。