a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group 教义;信条 the doctrine of predestination. 宿命论的信条。 ■(US)a stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs (美)官方声明;国际关系(或军事)原则 the Truman Doctrine. 杜鲁门主义。
派生 语源
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin doctrina 'teaching, learning', from doctor 'teacher', from docere 'teach'