1. principle
n.原則,原理,道義;基本信念,信條
例句:
We adhere to theprinciplethat everyone should be treated fairly.
我們堅持人人都應該被平等對待這一原則。
2. take a stand
表明態度, 做出決定
例句:
If he wants my vote he'll have totake a standon the question of East-West relations.
如果他想得到我的選票,他得在東西方的問題上明確其立場。