“品格”常见的英文表达有 character、integrity 或 moral quality 等,具体使用哪个词需根据语境和侧重点来选择:
character:最常用的表达,强调个人的道德品质、性格特质或行为特征,涵盖正直、勇敢、诚实等品质,既可用于描述个人,也可用于描述组织或群体。例如:
He has a strong character and always stands up for what he believes in.(他品格坚强,总是坚持自己的信念。)
The school aims to develop students' character and leadership skills.(这所学校旨在培养学生的品格和领导能力。)
integrity:侧重于正直、诚实、诚信等道德品质,强调在行为和决策中保持道德原则,不妥协、不欺骗。例如:
A leader must have integrity to gain the trust of his or her team.(领导者必须具备正直的品格,才能赢得团队的信任。)
His integrity is beyond question.(他的品格无可置疑。)
moral quality:较为正式、书面的表达,强调符合道德标准的品质,如善良、公正、宽容等。例如:
Education should focus on cultivating students' moral qualities.(教育应该注重培养学生的道德品质。)