[N-COUNT 可数名词]规则；规定；章程；条例Rules are instructions that tell you what you are allowed to do and what you are not allowed to do.
[oft N of n]
...a thirty-two-page pamphlet explaining the rules of basketball...
说明篮球规则的32页的小册子
Sikhs were expected to adhere strictly to the religious rules concerning appearance...
锡克教徒应当严格遵守该教对外表的规定。
Strictly speaking, this was against the rules.
严格地说，这是违规的。
...the amendment to Rule 22.
对第22条章程的修订
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]行事准则；指导方针；应做的事 A rule is a statement telling people what they should do in order to achieve success or a benefit of some kind.
[oft N for/of n]
An important rule is to drink plenty of water during any flight...
一条重要的原则就是每次坐飞机都要多喝水。
By and large, the rules for healthy eating are the same during pregnancy as at any other time.
总的来说，怀孕期间健康饮食的原则和其他时期是一致的。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（语言或科学中的）规律，法则 The rules of something such as a language or a science are statements that describe the way that things usually happen in a particular situation.
[oft N of n]
It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede the noun they modify.
形容词一般放在所修饰名词的前面是英语中的一条规律。
...according to the rules of quantum theory.
根据量子论的原理
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[N-SING 单数名词]普遍情况；常规；惯例 If something is the rule, it is the normal state of affairs.
[the N]
However, for many Americans today, weekend work has unfortunately become the rule rather than the exception.
然而，现在对于很多美国人来说，周末工作不幸已经成为了一种普遍情况，而非例外。
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[VERB 动词]统治；控制；支配 The person or group that rules a country controls its affairs.
[V n]
[V]
[V over n]
[usu supp N]
For four centuries, he says, foreigners have ruled Angola...
他说，外来者统治安哥拉的时间已长达4个世纪。
He ruled for eight months.
他统治了8个月的时间。
...the long line of feudal lords who had ruled over this land.
曾经统治这片土地的历代封建领主
Rule is also a noun.
...demands for an end to one-party rule.
结束一党专政的要求
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[VERB 动词]控制；制约；影响 If something rules your life, it influences or restricts your actions in a way that is not good for you.
[V n]
Scientists have always been aware of how fear can rule our lives and make us ill.
科学家一直都很清楚恐惧会影响我们的生活，引起我们身体的不适。
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[VERB 动词]判定；裁定；裁决 When someone in authority rules that something is true or should happen, they state that they have officially decided that it is true or should happen.
[V that]
[V on n]
[V n adj/n]
[V against n]
[Also V in favour of n]
[FORMAL 正式]
The court ruled that laws passed by the assembly remained valid...
法院裁定议会通过的法律仍然有效。
The Israeli court has not yet ruled on the case...
以色列法院尚未对此案作出裁决。
A provincial magistrates' court last week ruled it unconstitutional...
一家省级地方法院上周裁定其违宪。
The committee ruled against all-night opening mainly on safety grounds.
委员会反对通宵营业主要是出于安全方面的考虑。
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[VERB 动词](用尺等)画(直线) If you rule a straight line, you draw it using something that has a straight edge.
[V-ed]
[Also V n]
...a ruled grid of horizontal and vertical lines.
由水平线和垂直线画成的格子
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See also:
golden rule
；
ground rule
；
ruling
；
slide rule
；
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[PHRASE 短语]通常；一般来说 If you say that something happens as a rule, you mean that it usually happens.
[PHR with cl]
As a rule, however, such attacks have been aimed at causing damage rather than taking life.
然而，通常此类袭击只是为了造成破坏，并非要人性命。
As a general rule, burglars are wary about gaining entry from the front or side of a building.
通常来说，窃贼对从房屋的正面或侧面潜入会比较谨慎。
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[PHRASE 短语]变通规则；放松规定；通融 If someone in authority bends the rules or stretches the rules, they do something even though it is against the rules.
[V inflects]
There is a particular urgency in this case, and it would help if you could bend the rules.
这次碰巧有紧急情况，如果您能通融一下就好了。
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[PHRASE 短语](根据实际经验的)粗略估算；经验之谈 A rule of thumb is a rule or principle that you follow which is not based on exact calculations, but rather on experience.
[rule inflects]
A good rule of thumb is that a broker must generate sales of ten times his salary if his employer is to make a profit...
根据经验来看，如果雇主要获得利润，那么其代理商必须卖出相当于其工资10倍的销售额。
As a rule of thumb, a cup of filter coffee contains about 80mg of caffeine.
凭经验估计，一杯过滤咖啡约含80毫克咖啡因。
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[PHRASE 短语]按章工作；变相怠工 If workers work to rule, they protest by working according to the rules of their job without doing any extra work or taking any new decisions.
[V inflects]
[BRIT 英]
Nurses are continuing to work to rule.
护士们还在消极怠工。
相关词组：
rule in
rule out
rule out of
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rule★/ruːl; NAmEruːl/
noun
,
verb
rulerulesruledrulingnoun★of activity/game 活动；游戏1★[countable ]a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game 规则；规章；条例◆to follow/obey/observe the rules遵循╱服从╱遵守规则◆It's against all rules and regulations.这违背了所有的规章制度。◆to break a rule(= not follow it)违反规定◆This explains the rules under which the library operates.这份材料说明了图书馆的运作方式。◆Without unwritten rulescivilized life would be impossible. 没有不成文的规章，就不会有文明生活。☞see also
ground rule
(1 )advice 建议2★[countable ]a statement of what you are advised to do in a particular situation 建议；应做之事◆There are no hard and fast rulesfor planning healthy meals. 在安排健康饮食方面，没有什么硬性规定。◆The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer.首先是眼睛要直视面试主持人。☞see also
golden rule
habit/normally true 习惯；常规3[countable , usually singular ]a habit; the normal state of things; what is true in most cases 习惯；常规；惯常的做法◆He makes it a rule never to borrow money.他的规矩是从不向人借钱。◆I go to bed early as a rule.我一贯睡得早。◆Cold winters here are the exception rather than the rule(= are rare).在这里，严寒的冬天并不多见。◆As a general rulevegetable oils are better for you than animal fats. 一般来说，植物油比动物脂肪对人较有好处。of system 体系4★[countable ]a statement of what is possible according to a particular system, for example the grammar of a language 定律；规则◆the rules of grammar语法规则government/control 统治；控制5★[uncountable ]the government of a country or control of a group of people by a particular person, group or system 统治；管理；支配；控制◆under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule在共产党、文官、军人等统治之下◆majority rule(= government by the political party that most people have voted for)获选票多数的政党组成政府的原则◆The 1972 act imposed direct rulefrom Westminster. *1972 年的法案强制实行了英国中央政府的直接统治。 ☞see also
home rule
measuring tool 测量工具6[countable ]a measuring instrument with a straight edge 尺；直尺☞see also
slide rule
IDIOMSbend/stretch the ˈrulesto change the rules to suit a particular person or situation 根据具体情况改变规则；通融play by sb's (own) ˈrulesif sb plays by their own rulesor makes other people play by their rules,they set the conditions for doing business or having a relationship 按某人定的规矩行事play by the ˈrulesto deal fairly and honestly with people 按规则玩游戏；处事公正诚实；循规蹈矩the rules of the ˈgamethe standards of behaviour that most people accept or that actually operate in a particular area of life or business 游戏规则；大家共同遵守的行为标准the rule of ˈlawthe condition in which all members of society, including its rulers, accept the authority of the law 法治a rule of ˈthumba practical method of doing or measuring sth, usually based on past experience rather than on exact measurement 实用的估算方法，经验工作法（常依据经验而非准确测量）work to ˈruleto follow the rules of your job in a very strict way in order to cause delay, as a form of protest against your employer or your working conditions 按章工作☞see also
work-to-rule
☞more at
exception
verb★govern/control 统治；控制1★[transitive , intransitive ]to control and have authority over a country, a group of people, etc. 控制；统治；支配rulesth ◆At that time John ruled England.当时是约翰统治着英格兰。◆( figurative) Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth.八千万年前，地球是恐龙的天下。rule(over sb/sth) ◆Charles I ruled for eleven years.查理一世统治了十一年。◆She once ruled over a vast empire.她曾统治过一个幅员辽阔的帝国。◆( figurative) After the revolution, anarchy ruled.革命以后，无政府主义大行其道。2★[transitive , often passive ]rulesth ( often disapproving) to be the main thing that influences and controls sb/sth 支配；控制；操纵◆The pursuit of money ruled his life.对金钱的追求支配着他的生活。◆We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock.我们生活在一个人人都围着时间转的社会。give official decision 作出正式决定3[intransitive , transitive ]to give an official decision about sth 决定；裁定；判决SYN
pronounce
rule(on sth) ◆The court will rule on the legality of the action.法庭将裁定此举是否合法。ruleagainst/in favour of sb/sth ◆The judge ruled against/in favour of the plaintiff.法官判原告败诉╱胜诉。rulesb/sth + adj. ◆The deal may be ruled illegal.这笔交易可能会被判定为非法。rulesb/sth to be/have sth ◆The deal was ruled to be illegal.这笔交易被判定为非法。rulethat… ◆The court ruled that the women were unfairly dismissed.法院裁定这些妇女是被不公平地开除的。it is ruled that…◆It was ruled that the women had been unfairly dismissed.已经裁定这些妇女被开除是不公平的。draw straight line 画直线4[transitive ]rulesth to draw a straight line using sth that has a firm straight edge 用直尺等画（线）；画（直线）◆Rule a line at the end of every piece of work.在每一篇作品的末尾画一条直线。IDIOMSrule the ˈroost( informal) to be the most powerful member of a group 当头头；充当首领；主宰rule (sb/sth) with a rod of ˈironto control a person or a group of people very severely 残酷统治；严厉控制☞more at
court
n.,
spanide
v.,
heart
PHRASAL VERBSˌrule ˈoff | ˌrule sth↔ˈoffto separate sth from the next section of writing by drawing a line underneath it 画线隔开ˌrule sb/sth↔ˈout1★rule(as sth) to state that sth is not possible or that sb/sth is not suitable 把…排除在外；认为…不适合SYN
exclude
◆Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered.警方尚未排除那个男子是被谋杀的可能性。◆The proposed solution was ruled out as too expensive.建议的解决方案被认为花钱太多而遭否决。2to prevent sb from doing sth; to prevent sth from happening 阻止；防止…发生◆His age effectively ruled him out as a possible candidate.他的年岁使他根本不可能成为候选人。ˌrule sb ˈout of sth[usually passive ](in sport 体育运动)to state that a player, runner, etc. will not be able to take part in a sporting event; to prevent a player from taking part 声明某人不能参赛；阻止某人参赛◆He has been ruled out of the match with a knee injury.他因膝伤已经无缘参加这场比赛。rule/ruːl; NAmEruːl/
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rule1 noun
rule2 verb
rulerule1 /ruːl/ ●●●S1W1 noun
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1about what is allowed [countable] an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed, especially in a game, organization, or jobrule of the rules of the gameunder the rules/according to the rules Under the rules, the company must publish its annual accounts.2about what you should do [countable] what you should do in a particular situation, or a statement about this: There are no hard and fast rules (=clear and definite rules) about what to wear to classes.rule of There are two basic rules of survival.The rule is: if you feel any pain you should stop exercising immediately.3normal/usual [singular] something that is normal or usually trueas a (general) rule As a general rule most students finish their coursework by the end of May. Early marriage used to be the rule in that part of the world. A series of payments used to be the exception rather than the rule. Unfortunately there is an exception to every rule.4government [uncountable] the government of a country or area by a particular group of people or using a particular systemunder ... rule people living under communist rule the end of colonial rule a period of military ruledirect rule from Westminster the restoration of majority rule (=government by the party that most people have voted for) to Northern Ireland5in grammar/science etc [countable] a statement about what is usually allowed in a particular system, such as the grammar of a language, or a sciencerule of the rules of English punctuation6the rule of law a situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed: We are here to uphold the rule of law.7the rules of natural justice what people believe to be right and fair: The governor failed to observe the rules of natural justice.8rule of thumb a rough figure or method of calculation, based on practical experience: As a general rule of thumb, children this age should not spend more than one hour on homework.9make it a rule (to do something) to try to make sure that you always do something: I make it a rule never to mix business with pleasure.10for measuring [countable] old-fashioned a ruler →
golden rule
, ground rules
, home rule
, slide rule
, → work to rule
at work1(32)
COLLOCATIONSverbsbreak a rule (also violate a rule formal) (=not obey it)· He had clearly broken the official rules.· Any one who violates this rule will be severely punished.obey/follow a rule· She wasn’t going to obey their silly rules.comply with/abide by/observe a rule formal (=obey it)· All members must comply with the rules of the organization.· There is little that one country can do if another fails to abide by the rules.· We expect you to observe the general rules of conduct as set out below.stick to/go by the rules informal (=obey them)· We all have to stick to the rules.make the rules· I’m only an assistant manager – I don’t make the rules.the rule says ...· The rule says that you must be standing inside the line.the rule stipulates that ... formal (=it says that something must be done)· The rules stipulate that clubs must field the strongest team available.the rule prohibits/forbids something· The rule forbids women from becoming members of the club.the rule requires (that) ... formal (=it says that people must do something)· School rules required all girls to tie back their hair.the rule applies to somebody/something (=it concerns them)· Everyone thinks that the rule doesn’t apply to them.play by the rules (=do what is expected and agreed)· The system works well enough — as long as everyone plays by the rules.bend/stretch the rules (=allow someone to do something that is not normally allowed)· They bend the rules to suit themselves.relax the rules (=make them less strict)· Britain relaxed its immigration rules.tighten (up) the rules (=make them stricter)· The EU has tightened the rules on the quality of drinking water.enforce a rule (=make sure that it is obeyed)· The planning office does not always enforce its own rules.flout a rule (=break it, without trying to hide what you are doing)· The party continues to flout its own rules.be bound by rules (=have to obey them)· Solicitors are bound by strict rules that regulate their professional conduct.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + rulestrict· They have very strict rules about gambling.simple· The rules of the game are quite simple.petty (=unreasonable rules about unimportant things)· There are hundreds of petty rules.a school/prison/club etc rule· He had broken one of the school rules.an unwritten rule (=a rule of behaviour that everyone in a group understands)· There’s an unwritten rule that you never call an actor before 10 a.m.health and safety rules· You should follow any health and safety rules which apply to your workplace.phrasesbe against the rules (=not be allowed)· It was against the rules to talk in class.the rules concerning/governing/relating to something formal (=the rules about something)· the rules governing food labelinga change in the rules· I didn’t realise that there had been a change in the rules.a breach of the rules formal (=something that is against the rules)· a serious breach of the rulesrules and regulations· The government keeps introducing more and more rules and regulations.rules are rules spoken (=a rule must be obeyed)· Rules are rules and you have to abide by them.THESAURUSrule an instruction that says what people are allowed to do or not allowed to do, for example in a game, school, or company: · the rules of baseball· He disobeyed the school rules.law an official rule that everyone in a country, city, or state must obey: · It is against the law to carry a concealed weapon.· The law requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.regulation an official rule or order, which is part of a set of rules made by a government or organization: · the regulations for applying for a passport· building regulations· environmental regulations on air pollutionrestriction an official rule that limits what people can do: · new restrictions on immigration· The government is planning to impose regulations on the amount of alcohol you can bring into the country.guidelines rules or instructions about the best way to do something: · the Department of Health’s guidelines for a healthy diet· guidelines for classroom teacherscode a set of rules that people or organizations agree to obey but are not forced to obey: · The school has a dress code for its students.· the company’s code of conductstatute formal a law that has been officially approved by a parliament, council etc, and written down: · The statute banned corporal punishment.ordinance American English a law, made by a city or town, that forbids or restricts an activity: · A local ordinance limited speed in the parks to ten miles an hour.
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1government [intransitive, transitive] to have the official power to control a country and the people who live there → govern: Queen Victoria ruled England for 64 years. African tribal societies were traditionally ruled by a council of elders.rule over Alexander the Great ruled over a huge empire. He announced that henceforth he would rule by decree (=make all the important decisions himself).► see thesaurus at
control
2control/influence [transitive] if a feeling or desire rules someone, it has a powerful and controlling influence on their actions: the passion for power and success which rules her life3court/law [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to make an official decision about something, especially a legal problem → decreerule that The judge ruled that she should have custody of the children.rule on The Supreme Court has yet to rule on the case.rule in favour of/against somebody/something The tribunal ruled in her favour.be ruled illegal/unlawful etc This part of the bill was ruled unconstitutional. →
ruling1
4rule the roost informal to be the most powerful person in a group: His wife rules the roost in their house.5rule somebody/something with a rod of iron also rule somebody with an iron fist/hand to control a group of people in a very severe way: Although he was a fair man, he ruled us with an iron fist.6somebody/something rules informal used to say that the team, school, place etc mentioned is better than any other: Arsenal rules OK. British English graffiti saying ‘Poheny High rules’7draw a line [transitive] to draw a line using a ruler or other straight edge: Rule a line under each answer. →
overrule
, → let your heart rule your head
at heart1(2)
rule out phrasal verb1to decide that something is not possible or suitable: The police have ruled out suicide. She has refused to rule out the possibility of singing again.2to make it impossible for something to happen: The mountainous terrain rules out most forms of agriculture.3to state that someone will not be able to take part in a sports eventrule out of He has been ruled out of the match with a knee injury.