| 单词 | law |
| 释义 | law —law /lɔː/ aep /lɑː/ noun (RULE) B1 [C or U] a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves, or the whole system of such rules: » There are laws against drinking in the street.» The laws governing the possession of firearms are being reviewed.» They led the fight to impose laws on smoking.» They have to provide a contract by law.» She's going to study law at university.» [or+ -ing verb + to infinitive] Many doctors backed plans for a law banning/to ban all tobacco advertising.→ SEE ALSO BYLAW(Cf. ↑bylaw), LAWSUIT(Cf. ↑lawsuit), LAWYER(Cf. ↑lawyer)Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and lawsthe lawB2 the system of rules of a particular country: » What does the law say about having alcohol in the blood while driving?» Of course robbery is against the law!» The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.» You can't take that course of action and remain within the law.Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and lawsF0 [S] INFORMAL the police: » The law was/were out in force at the demonstration.Thesaurus+: ↑The police generallygo to lawF0 When someone goes to law about something, they ask a court to make a legal judgment about it. Thesaurus+: ↑Taking legal actionWord partners for law• ♯abolish/♯change/♯pass/♯propose a law• a law ♯allows/♯bans/♯governs sth• ♯become law• a law ♯against sth• ♯by lawWord Builder:–Nouns: law, lawyer, outlaw–Adjectives: lawful, unlawful–Verbs: outlaw–Adverbs: lawfully, unlawfullyCollocations:–Types-lu. copyright/corporate/employment/labor/tax law» Under copyright law, you must have permission to use this photograph.-lu. anti-terrorism/antitrust/criminal/drug/gun/immigration law» The government rushed through new anti-terrorism laws.-lu. federal/international/state law» The company has violated federal hazardous waste laws.-lu. emergency/martial law» The country spent ten years under martial law.-lu. civil/common law» They have a common law duty to take reasonable care.-lu. Islamic/Jewish/Sharia law» Jewish religious laws prohibit certain foods, such as pork.–Verbs-lu. abolish/block/change/pass/repeal/propose/toughen/write a law/the laws (on sth)» The new government repealed some of the anti-union laws.-lu. break/flout/violate the law» It's breaking the law to leave small children alone.-lu. comply with/obey the law» To comply with the law, we had to install firefighting equipment.-lu. enforce/lay down/uphold the law» A system of fines was introduced to enforce the law.-lu. become/make sth/sign sth into law» The anti-hunting guidelines will soon become law.-lu. a/the law (which) allows/bans/forbids/governs/protects/prohibits/requires/says sth» The law prohibits dog fighting.-lu. practice/read/study/teach law» She teaches law at London University.–Prepositions-lu. by/in law» These safety measures are required by law.-lu. according to/under/within the law» We must act according to the law.-lu. above/against/outside the law» He seems to think that because he's rich, he's above the law.-lu. a law against sth» There's no law against overeating.-lu. the law on sth» She thinks the laws on privacy should be tightened.–Nouns-lu. a court of law» That argument would not stand up in a court of law.-lu. the rule of law» He has no respect for the rule of law.-lu. law and order» The party must be seen to be tough on law and order.-lu. law enforcement (agency/officer/official)» Law enforcement officers went to the scene of the riot.-lu. an officer of the law» He was arrested for assaulting an officer of the law.-lu. a matter/principle of law» They have flouted the principles of international law.-lu. the letter of the law» To be safe, we must stick to the letter of the law.-lu. a loophole in the law» A loophole in the tax laws enabled him to keep his millions.-lu. a law degree/professor/school/student» She has a law degree.-lu. a law firm/practice» We use a law firm in the city.-lu. a brush/clash with the law» I have had several brushes with the law.–Adjectives-lu. strict/tough laws (on sth)» We have strict laws on drinking and driving.-lu. existing/new laws» Existing laws are not detailed enough to deal with Internet crime.–Phrases-lu. in the eyes of the law» Although he did not consider he had done anything wrong, he was guilty in the eyes of the law.-lu. a law comes into/goes into/takes effect» The new law comes into effect next month.-lu. have the law on your side» I'm confident of winning damages - I know I have the law on my side.-lu. be a law unto yourself» This machine is a law unto itself.• • • Extra Examples:» Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.» The law forbids the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 16.» We're campaigning for a repeal of the abortion laws.» The police want tougher laws for dealing with drug traffickers.» The new law will outlaw smoking in public places.noun [C] (PRINCIPLE) ► C2 a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist: » Newton's laws of motion» the laws of nature/physics» HUMOROUS The first law of (= the most important principle in) politics is - if you're going to lie, don't get found out!→ SEE ALSO MURPHY'S LAW(Cf. ↑Murphy's law), PARKINSON'S LAW(Cf. ↑Parkinson's law)Thesaurus+: ↑PhilosophyWord partners for law• ♯abolish/♯change/♯pass/♯propose a law• a law ♯allows/♯bans/♯governs sth• ♯become law• a law ♯against sth• ♯by lawWord Builder:–Nouns: law, lawyer, outlaw–Adjectives: lawful, unlawful–Verbs: outlaw–Adverbs: lawfully, unlawfully |
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