What does decree mean?

An official order issued by a ruler, government, or court. To officially order or decide that something must happen.

How is decree pronounced?

UK /dɪˈkriː/, US /dɪˈkriː/.

/dɪˈkriː/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6765 in the learning path

法令；政令；裁定

n. An official order issued by a ruler, government, or court.

法令；政令；裁定

v. To officially order or decide that something must happen.

颁令；裁定

The new decree means our street stays closed tonight.

新颁布的法令意味着今晚我们这条街将继续封闭。

The government issued a decree requiring factories to treat wastewater before releasing it into rivers.

政府颁布法令，要求工厂将废水处理后再排入河流。

动词可接that从句；名词指有权威的正式命令。

What does decree mean?: An official order issued by a ruler, government, or court. To officially order or decide that something must happen.
How is decree pronounced?: UK /dɪˈkriː/, US /dɪˈkriː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.