ethically
ethically — adverb
1. according to a system of moral principles about right and wrong, especially when
according to a system of moral principles about right and wrong, especially when making decisions or judging behaviour
The company promised to operate ethically in all its overseas factories.
operate ethically — adverb modifying verb of conduct
Kwame felt he had acted ethically by returning the lost wallet to its owner.
act ethically — common collocation with act
The committee must decide whether the research was conducted ethically.
Xiu questioned whether it was ethically acceptable to keep animals in zoos.
Ethically speaking, the journalist had a duty to protect her source's identity.
- morally
broader and more common in everyday contexts; 'ethically' often implies a formal or professional code
- virtuously
suggests active pursuit of moral excellence rather than compliance with a standard
- conscientiously
emphasises careful, thorough attention to doing what is right
- unethically
direct opposite; in a way that violates moral principles
文法句型
ethically + [verb]
[verb] + ethically
ethically + [adjective]
Ethically speaking, ...
用法筆記
Often modifies verbs of behaviour (act, operate, conduct, behave) and adjectives expressing moral judgement (acceptable, wrong, justified, questionable). Common in formal, academic, legal, and professional contexts.