도덕적 원칙에 따른 양심의 가책이나 망설임
A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
예문:
"The corrupt official had no scruples about taking bribes."
"A person of high scruples would never agree to such a deal."
약제사들이 사용하는 중량 단위로 20그레인에 해당함
A unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used especially by apothecaries in the past.
예문:
"The pharmacist carefully weighed out a scruple of the medicinal herb."
"Historical medical texts often list dosages in scruples and grains."
어떤 성질이나 양의 아주 적은 분량
A very small amount of something, especially a quality or feeling.
예문:
"There wasn't a scruple of truth in his entire testimony."
"She showed a scruple of interest in the project, but nothing more."
도덕적인 이유로 어떤 일을 하기를 망설이거나 주저하다
To hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong.
예문:
"He did not scruple to betray his allies for personal gain."
"She would scruple at any action that might harm her family's name."