Definitions
n. an instruction stating what is allowed or required
规则；规定
n. control of a country or people by a leader or group
统治；管辖
v. to govern a country or make an official legal decision
统治；裁定
Example
Our main rule is to leave muddy shoes outside.
我们最主要的规矩是把沾泥的鞋子留在外面。
Clear rules on industrial waste disposal are essential for protecting rivers and ensuring safe drinking water.
关于工业废物处理的明确规定对于保护河流和保障饮用水安全至关重要。
Collocations
- follow the rules
- break a rule
- as a rule
- rule out
Word family
- ruler (n.)
- ruling (n.)
Synonyms
- regulation
- govern
Usage tip
as a rule意为“通常”；rule out意为“排除”。
FAQ
- What does rule mean?
- an instruction stating what is allowed or required control of a country or people by a leader or group to govern a country or make an official legal decision
- How is rule pronounced?
- UK /ruːl/, US /ruːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
