ruling
/ˈruːlɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4399 in the learning path
执政的；统治的
Definitions
adj. Having political power over a country or group
执政的；统治的
n. An official decision made by a judge or authority
裁决；裁定
Example
The ruling party promised to improve our local buses.
执政党承诺改善我们当地的公交服务。
A recent court ruling requires employers to provide clearer information about working hours and holiday entitlement.
法院最近的一项裁决要求雇主更清楚地说明工作时间和休假权利。
Collocations
- the ruling party
- the ruling class
- a court ruling
- issue a ruling
Word family
- rule (v.)
- rule (n.)
- ruler (n.)
Synonyms
- governing
Usage tip
作形容词通常放在名词前；作名词指正式裁决。
FAQ
- What does ruling mean?
- Having political power over a country or group An official decision made by a judge or authority
- How is ruling pronounced?
- UK /ˈruːlɪŋ/, US /ˈruːlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
