The Open Dictionary

rule

名詞

定義 rule 名詞

principle(原則)

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)

    a principle or instruction that dictates how things should be done, outlining what is permitted or prohibited.

    規則；法規；章程；條例

    • The referee needs to be conversant with all of the game’s regulations.

      裁判需要熟悉比賽的所有規則。

    • The primary rule of life is to consistently project confidence.

      人生的首要規則是始終保持自信。

    • Prior to launching your own business, you should familiarize yourself with relevant governmental statutes and stipulations.

      在創辦自己的企業之前，你應該熟悉相關的政府法規和條例。

governance(治理)

  1. C2Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    the period during which a specific individual or group exercises control over a country

    統治（時期）；管轄（時期）

    • That era of Fascist governance is one that people strive to forget.

      那個法西斯統治的時代是人們努力想要忘記的。

    • We are against single-party control; we desire governance by the people.

      我們反對一黨專政；我們渴望由人民來治理。

動詞

定義 rule 動詞

govern(統治)

  1. B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to have control over or to be in charge of a country or other entity

    控制；統治；治理

    • Most contemporary monarchs reign over their countries in a largely ceremonial capacity, without wielding real power.

      大多數當代君主以儀式性的角色統治他們的國家，而沒有掌握真正的權力。

    • She governs her household with strictness.

      她以嚴格的方式管理她的家庭。

influence(影響)

  1. B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to exert the most significant and controlling influence on an individual or situation

    支配；操控；控制

    • Her heart was ruled by the power of love.

      她的心被愛的力量所支配。

    • The overwhelming desire to travel to Moscow dominated their lives.

      對前往莫斯科旅行的強烈渴望主宰了他們的生活。

decide(決定)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to make an official decision

    裁決；裁定；判決；決定

    • Only the court of appeals has the authority to make a ruling on this matter.

      只有上訴法院有權對此事做出裁決。

    • The judge issued a verdict that was either favorable to or unfavorable to the defendant.

      法官做出了對被告有利或不利的判決。

    • The government has rendered a decision that the refugees are to be deported.

      政府已經做出決定，將這些難民驅逐出境。

draw(繪製)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to draw a straight line using a straight edge

    （藉助有直邊的東西）畫（線）

    • She drew two red lines below the heading.

      她在標題下方畫了兩條紅線。

成語

  • rule the roost

    To be in charge and make all the important decisions within a group or organization.

    当家作主

    • Since his promotion, he has been ruling the roost in the office.

    自從他升職後，他一直在辦公室裡當家作主。

  • as a (general) rule

    In most circumstances; generally speaking.

    通常；一般而言

    • As a general rule, I prefer to work in the mornings.

    通常來說，我比較喜歡在早上工作。

  • rule OK

    Used to express that someone or something is the best or certain to win.

    最棒的

    • "I think our team will win, we rule OK!" he shouted. "Our team is absolutely the best!"

    "我認為我們隊會贏，我們最棒了！"他喊道。"我們的隊絕對是最棒的！"

  • rule of thumb

    A practical method or guideline based on experience or practice for estimating or measuring something.

    經驗法則

    • As a rule of thumb, I usually set aside ten percent of the budget for unexpected expenses.

    作為一個經驗法則，我通常會預留百分之十的預算來應對意外開支。

  • make it a rule

    To consistently adhere to something as a personal principle or habit.

    以……為原則

    • He makes it a rule to wake up at six every morning.

    他將每天早上六點起床作為一項原則。

  • rules are made to be broken

    This idiom suggests that it is sometimes acceptable or even necessary to break rules or conventions.

    規則是用來被破蛇的

    • Although the company has a strict dress code, we thought 'rules are made to be broken' on casual Friday.

    雖然公司有嚴格的著裝規定，但我們認為在休閒星期五時『規則的制定本就允許被打破』。

  • be ruled by someone

    To accept and follow someone's advice or guidance; to be controlled or directed by someone.

    聽從某人的建議

    • In matters of investment, she is always ruled by her brother's advice.

    在投資方面，她總是聽從她哥哥的建議。

片語動詞 rule

  • rule something out

    to eliminate the possibility of something occurring

    防止；使…不可能

    • The doctor ruled out all potential diagnoses to identify the cause of the patient's condition.

    醫生排除了所有可能的診斷，以確定病人病狀的原因。

  • rule something or someone out

    to declare or determine officially that an event is impossible, will not occur, or that a person or thing is not appropriate

    排除在外；拒絕考慮；不予考慮

    • At this stage, we cannot rule out any possibilities, including this proposal.

    在這個階段，我們不能排除任何可能性，包括這個提案。

  • rule something or someone in

    to formally determine that something is feasible or certain to occur, or to recognize someone or something as fitting.

    納入考慮；認為是可能的；視為合適的

    • In planning, we need to rule in all possible options.

    在規劃時，我們需要將所有可能的選項納入考慮。