/ˈskru:plz ||; ˈskrupḷz/noun [pl] a feeling that stops you from doing sth that you think is morally wrong 良心（上的不安）；顾忌；顾虑: I've got no scruples about asking them for money (= I don't think it's wrong). 向他们要钱，我不觉得于心不安。