This is a matter of principle
原则性───Principle;问题───problem
He drank hot milk every night on principle.───他照例每晚必饮热牛奶.
One must not be vague on matters of principle.───在原则问题上不能含糊.
The principle of hierarchy does not equate to totalitarian terror.───等级制度在原则上并不等同于极权主义恐怖。
Haig went on to elucidate his personal principle of war.───海格继续解释他个人的战争原则。
His father, on principle, did not like to hear requests for money.───从原则上来说,他父亲不喜欢别人借钱。
The principle behind it is very simple.───其中的原理十分简单。
The principle of diligence and frugality applies to all undertakings.───勤俭节约的原则适用于一切事业.
The decision had been agreed in principle before today's meeting, but some controversy surrounded it.───该决定在今天的会议之前就已达成原则上的共识,但围绕这一决定还存在一些争议。
Fairness, rather than efficiency, is the guiding principle.
Her idea is sound in principle.
This principle applies to all kinds of selling.
The philosopher demonstrated a philosophical principle.
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.