One of Emma's less laudable characteristics was her jealousy.

忌妒心强是埃玛的一个不那么让人称道的个性特点。

These may be laudable aims, but by enforcing them at gunpoint another vitally important principle is lost.

也许用心是好的，但若诉诸枪杆子则无法坚持另一个至关重要的原则。