scruple
US /ˈskruː.pəl/
UK /ˈskruː.pəl/
1.
顾虑, 顾忌, 良心不安
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
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He had no scruples about cheating on the test.
他对考试作弊毫无顾忌。
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She overcame her scruples and told him the truth.
她克服了顾虑，告诉了他真相。
1.
犹豫, 顾忌
to hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one considers wrong
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He didn't scruple to use dishonest methods to achieve his goals.
他毫不犹豫地使用不诚实的方法来实现目标。
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She would never scruple to tell a lie if it meant protecting her family.
如果能保护家人，她绝不会犹豫说谎。