dictate
/dɪkˈteɪt/ · /ˈdɪkteɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4654 in the learning path
口述供记录
Definitions
v. to say words aloud for someone or something to record
口述供记录
v. to tell someone what to do without allowing disagreement
命令；强行规定
v. to determine how something happens or is done
决定；支配
Example
Please dictate your message slowly while I write it down.
请慢慢口述你的留言，我来记下来。
Financial pressures often dictate which courses universities offer, potentially limiting opportunities in less profitable subjects.
财务压力往往决定大学开设哪些课程，可能限制收益较低学科的学习机会。
Collocations
- dictate a letter
- dictate terms
- dictate policy
Word family
- dictation (n.)
- dictator (n.)
- dictatorial (adj.)
Usage tip
dictate是口述让别人写；“做听写”用take dictation。
FAQ
- What does dictate mean?
- to say words aloud for someone or something to record to tell someone what to do without allowing disagreement to determine how something happens or is done
- How is dictate pronounced?
- UK /dɪkˈteɪt/, US /ˈdɪkteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
