decree
n
1 order given by a ruler or an authority and having the force of a law 命令; 法令: issue a decree 頒布法令
rule by decree, ie without seeking people's consent 以法令統(tǒng)治(不徵求人民的同意).
2 judgement or decision of certain law-courts (法院的)判決, 裁定. decree, v (pt, pp decreed) [Tn, Tf, Tw]
order (sth) (as if) by decree 發(fā)布(命令); 頒布(法令)
The governor decreed a day of mourning. 地方長官發(fā)布哀悼一日的命令.
(fig 比喻) Fate decreed that they would not meet again. 他們受命運的安排再也不能相會. decree, NOTE ON USAGE 用法
When talking about giving orders, decree and dictate can be used of individuals in positions of authority. 談到發(fā)命令, decree和dictate均可指下達者為掌權的個人. Decree usually suggests the public announcement of a decision made by a ruler or government without consulting others *decree通常指統(tǒng)治者或政府不與別人商議而公開宣布的決定
The dictator decreed that his birthday would be a public holiday. 該獨裁者發(fā)布命令, 將其生日定為公眾假期. Dictate indicates people using their power over others *dictate用以指人用權力支配他人
Her skills were in such demand that she could dictate her own salary. 她因其技術奇貨可居, 故可以主宰自己的薪金待遇. Ordain and prescribe suggest a more impersonal authority such as the law. *ordain和prescribe多用以指如法律等非個人的權力. Ordain is formal and can be used of God *ordain含莊重色彩, 可用以指上帝
Is it ordained in heaven that women should work in the home? 女人就該在家里干活兒, 這是上天的旨意嗎? Prescribe is used of the law *prescribe用於法律方面
Regulations prescribe certain standards for building materials. 有規(guī)章規(guī)定建筑材料的某些標準.