1. principle
n.原则,原理,道义;基本信念,信条
例句:
We adhere to theprinciplethat everyone should be treated fairly.
我们坚持人人都应该被平等对待这一原则。
2. take a stand
表明态度, 做出决定
例句:
If he wants my vote he'll have totake a standon the question of East-West relations.
如果他想得到我的选票,他得在东西方的问题上明确其立场。