plural rules
plural rules
Learner's definition of RULE
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a : a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.规则;规定;章程;条例 -
I understand the basic rules of chess.我懂得国际象棋的基本规则。
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As long as you're living under our roof, you'll follow/obey our rules.只要你还在我们家中生活,你就得服从我们的规矩。
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The college has strict rules for qualifying for financial assistance.这所大学对经济资助资格有着严格的规定。
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The new rule allows/permits employees to dress casually on Fridays.新规定允许员工星期五穿休闲装。
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Under the new rules, casual dress is now allowed.按照新的规定,现在允许穿休闲装了。
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the company's rules and regulations公司的规章制度
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It's important to learn the rules of the road before taking your driving test.参加路考之前,熟悉交通规则很重要。
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It's against the rules to eat during class.上课时吃东西是违规的。
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He violated the unwritten/unspoken rule that you must thank your host before you leave a party.他违反了离开派对之前要答谢主人这个不成文的心照不宣的规定。
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We cannot bend/stretch the rules [=change or ignore the rules] just for you.我们不能单为你而破了规矩。
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If you break the rules, you'll be asked to leave.如果违规,你就会被请离开。
— see also gag rule, ground rule b : a statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)(语言、科学等的)规则,法则 2
[count] : a piece of advice about the best way to do something准则;规则 -
Your speech will go well as long as you follow one simple rule: be confident.只要你遵循一条简单的规则,你的演讲一定会成功的:要有自信。
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The first rule of driving is to pay attention.驾车的首要准则是注意力要集中。
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A good rule to follow when traveling is to do as the locals do.旅游时要遵守的一条好规则就是入乡随俗。
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[singular] : the way something usually is done or happens惯例;常规;通常的做法 -
As a rule, I don't drive in the snow. [=I don't usually drive in the snow]下雪天我通常不开车。
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As a general rule, electronic gadgets become smaller as they develop.一般而言,电子产品会发展得越来越小。
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Friendly customer service seems to be the exception rather than the rule nowadays. [=friendly customer service seems to be rare these days]当今,友好的客户服务似乎极其罕见。
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They make it a rule to treat everyone fairly. [=they always treat everyone fairly]他们把平等待人立为规矩。
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[noncount] : the control and power that a particular person, group, or government has over a country or area统治;管辖;管理 -
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the country's independence from colonial rule.今天是我们庆祝国家摆脱殖民统治获得独立的周年纪念日。
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Under her rule, the country prospered.在她的统治下,国家繁荣兴旺。
— see also home rule, majority rule 5
[count] old-fashioned : a stick used for measuring things : ruler尺子 — see also slide rule
by the rules
: in the way that is most common, expected, and acceptable遵守规则;循规蹈矩 -
After years of boredom, he grew tired of living by the rules.几年无聊的岁月过后,他对这种按部就班的生活感到了厌倦。
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She has always played by the rules throughout her career.她在职业生涯中一直都是循规蹈矩的。
rule of law
: a situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed by everyone法治
rule of thumb
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: a method of doing something that is based on experience and common sense rather than exact calculation经验常识工作法(根据经验和常识,而非准确计算) 2
: a principle that is believed and followed and that is based on the way something usually happens or is done经验法则 2 rule /ˈruːl/ verb
rules; ruled; ruling
rules; ruled; ruling
Learner's definition of RULE
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: to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc.统治;管辖;管理 [no object]
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 [+ object]
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
[+ object] : to have great influence over (someone)产生巨大影响 3
: to make a legal decision about something裁决;裁定 [no object]
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The court ruled in favor of the defendant.法院做出了有利于被告的裁决。
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The jury ruled against the tobacco companies.陪审团做出了对烟草公司不利的裁决。
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How will the court rule on the motion?法院将如何裁定诉讼人的请求呢?
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not used in progressive tenses,
[no object] slang : to be very good or popular —
used to express strong admiration for someone or something好极了,非常棒(用于表达对某人或某事物的强烈赞赏)
rule out
[phrasal verb] 1
rule (someone or something) out or rule out (someone or something) : to no longer consider (someone or something) as a possibility after careful thought or study不予考虑;排除;取消 -
The police ruled them out as suspects when it was proved that they were out of town when the crime was committed.事实证明案发时他们不在镇上,因此警方排除了他们是嫌犯的可能。
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There are some diseases your doctor will want to rule out before making a diagnosis.在做出诊断结论之前,医生先要排除某些疾病的可能性。
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rule (something) out or rule out (something) : to make (something) impossible : to prevent (something) from happening阻止;使不可能 3
rule (someone) out : to remove (someone) from a competition, contest, etc.使出局;淘汰 -
He applied for the job, but his lack of experience quickly ruled him out.他申请了这份工作,但由于缺乏经验,很快就被淘汰了。
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(chiefly Brit) She has been ruled out of today's game with a broken thumb.她折断了拇指,无法参加今天的比赛了。
rule with an iron fist/hand
(chiefly US) or British rule with a rod of iron
: to rule a country, area, group, etc., in a very strict and often cruel way铁腕统治;高压统治;残暴统治