释义
v. 口述供记录
to say words aloud for someone or something to record
v. 命令；强行规定
to tell someone what to do without allowing disagreement
v. 决定；支配
to determine how something happens or is done
例句
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。
常用搭配
- dictate a letter ｜ 口述信件
- dictate terms ｜ 强行规定条件
- dictate policy ｜ 支配政策
词族
- dictation (n.)
- dictator (n.)
- dictatorial (adj.)
用法提示
dictate是口述让别人写；“做听写”用take dictation。
常见问题
- dictate 是什么意思？
- v. 口述供记录；v. 命令；强行规定；v. 决定；支配
- dictate 怎么发音？
- 英音 /dɪkˈteɪt/，美音 /ˈdɪkteɪt/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
