a person's attitude to work, especially the idea that hard work is a good habit and should be rewarded 职业道德:一个人的工作态度,特别是认为勤奋是一种好习惯,应该得到回报的观念 They have a very strong work ethic. 他们有着很强的崇尚勤劳工作的价值观。 She has a poor work ethic (= does not work hard). 她没有良好的职业道德。