| 单词 | dictate |
| 释义 | dictate —dictate /dɪkˈteɪt/ aep /ˈdɪk.teɪt/ verb (GIVE ORDERS) ↑Verb Endings for dictate C1 [I or T] to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority: » The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.» [+ question word] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.» [+ that] The tennis club rules dictate that suitable footwear must be worn on the courts.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commandsF0 [T] to influence something or make it necessary: » The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back the support of voters.» [+ that] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge• • • Extra Examples:» Many people feel they must do whatever their doctor dictates, and never question the advice they are given.» After dictating what is to be done, she then leaves her husband to do all the work!» When I went to the hairdresser, my mum just dictated how it was to be cut.» He shouldn't be allowed to dictate all the terms and conditions - it's supposed to be a democratic decision.verb [I or T] (SPEAK) ↑Verb Endings for dictate ► F0 to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record the words said, so that they can be written down: » I dictated my order over the phone.» She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary.Thesaurus+: ↑Office practices dictate /ˈdɪk.teɪt/ noun [C usually plural] FORMAL ► F0 an order that should be obeyed, often one that you give to yourself: » the dictates of conscience/common sense→ COMPARE DIKTAT(Cf. ↑diktat)Thesaurus+: ↑Instructions and orders |
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