a.

1. 道德（上）的[Z][B]
   He refused the request on moral grounds.

   基于道德上的考虑，他拒绝了这个请求。

2. 讲道德的，品性端正的
   My grandmother was a very moral woman; she'd never allow cursing.

   我祖母是很讲究道德的人；她从不允许诅咒。

3. 教训的
4. 精神上的，心理上的；道义上的
   We will give them moral support.

   我们会给他们精神支持。

n.[C]

1. 道德上的教训；寓意
   What is the moral of this story?

   这个故事的寓意是什么？

2. 道德；品行；风纪[P]
   Some people have no business morals.

   有些人毫无商业道德。

3. 修身；伦理学[P][J]

adj.

1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.
   ▸examining the nature of ethics and the foundations of good and bad character:

   moral philosophers.
2. based on or adhering to the code of behaviour that is considered socially right or acceptable.

n.

1. a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience.
2. (morals) standards of behaviour, or principles of right and wrong.