The Open Dictionary

decree

noun

UK/dɪˈkriː/
US/dɪˈkriː/

Definitions of decree noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    An official order or decision that something must happen.

    法令；政令；命令

    • This decree nearly constituted a full declaration of independence.

      这项法令几乎构成了完全的独立宣言。

    • The government issued a decree banning smoking in public areas.

      政府发布了一项法令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。

    • According to the court decree, the company must cease its misconduct.

      根据法院法令，这家公司必须停止其不当行为。

verb

UK/dɪˈkriː/
US/dɪˈkriː/

Definitions of decree verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To officially order or decide that something must be done.

    颁布法令；下达政令；发布命令

    • They decreed an end to all forms of discrimination.

      他们颁布法令，终止所有形式的歧视。

    • The court decreed that the contract was invalid.

      法院裁定该合约无效。

    • The committee decreed that an immediate investigation should take place.

      委员会下令立即进行调查。