scruple
/ˈskru:pl; `skrupl/ n
1 [U, C often pl 作不可数名词或可数名词, 後者常作复数]
feeling that prevents one from doing or allowing sth that one thinks may be wrong 顾忌; 顾虑
Have you no scruples about buying stolen goods? 你买赃物就毫无顾忌吗?
She tells lies without scruple. 她撒谎肆无忌惮.
2 [C] weight unit of 20 grains 重量单位（等於20格令）. scruple, v [It]
(usu in negative sentences 通常用於否定句) hesitate (to do sth) because of scruples （因有顾忌）犹豫
She wouldn't scruple to tell a lie if she thought it would be useful. 她只要认为说谎有利, 就连犹豫都不犹豫.