| 单词 | rule |
| 释义 | rule —rule /ruːl/ noun [C usually plural] (INSTRUCTION) ► B1 an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do: » A referee must know all the rules of the game.» The first/most important rule in life is always to appear confident.» Before you start your own business you should be familiar with the government's rules and regulations.» You must follow/obey/observe the rules.» You must not break the rules.» In special cases the manager will bend/stretch the rules (= allow the rules to be broken).» You can trust Ruth because she always plays (it) by/goes by/does things by the rules (= follows instructions, standards, or rules).» [+ to infinitive] It's against the rules (of/in boxing) to hit below the belt.» [+ that] It's a club rule that new members must sing a song.Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and lawsWord partners for rule noun• ♯apply/♯enforce a rule• ♯break/♯flout/♯violate a rule• ♯bend/♯relax/♯stretch/♯waive a rule• ♯follow/♯obey/♯observe the rules• ♯establish/♯lay down/♯make a rule• a rule ♯forbids/♯prevents/♯prohibits sth• rules ♯governing sth• a ♯strict/♯unwritten rule• a rule ♯against sth• be ♯against the rulesCollocations:–Verbs-lu. apply/enforce a rule» Referees must apply the rules firmly.-lu. bend/break/change/flout/relax/violate/waive a rule» I broke the rule about not speaking until I was spoken to.-lu. abide by/follow/go by/obey/observe/stick to a rule» We must ensure that these young offenders are following the rules of their probation.-lu. establish/make a rule» We made a new house rule that the TV should stay off during the day.-lu. rules apply» The usual competition rules apply.-lu. a rule says/states sth» The rules state that women cannot be members.-lu. rules governing sth» There are strict rules governing sick pay.-lu. a rule forbids/permits/prohibits sth» The rules forbid wearing hats indoors.–Types-lu. a ground rule» Before we moved in together, we established a few ground rules.–Adjectives-lu. a basic/cardinal/fundamental/general rule» Keeping together is a basic rule of survival.-lu. the first rule (of sth)» The first rule of investment is that higher returns involve higher risks.-lu. a golden rule» My golden rule is to get all agreements in writing.-lu. a strict rule» They insist on strict rules of conduct for their pupils.-lu. an unwritten rule» There is an unwritten rule that nobody contradicts him.–Prepositions-lu. a rule against sth» There is no rule against laughing.-lu. according to a rule» According to the rules, we cannot serve food after ten.-lu. against the rules» Taking food into the playing area is against the rules.-lu. a rule for sb/sth» He explained the rules for players.–Phrases-lu. as a (general) rule» As a general rule, I don't like cakes.-lu. an exception to the rule/the exception that proves the rule» Most companies care more about their profits than their employees, but this one is the exception to that rule.-lu. the exception and not the rule» Hooliganism is still the exception and not the rule here.-lu. a rule of thumb» As a rule of thumb, you should allow three sandwiches per person.• • • Extra Examples:» There are exceptions to every rule.» There's an unwritten rule that you don't wear jeans to work.» They made an ineffective attempt to get the rules changed.» Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.» Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together.noun [U] (CONTROL) ► C2 a period of time during which a particular person or group is in control of a country: » The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget.» We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people.→ SEE ALSO MISRULE(Cf. ↑misrule)Thesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governingWord partners for rule noun• ♯apply/♯enforce a rule• ♯break/♯flout/♯violate a rule• ♯bend/♯relax/♯stretch/♯waive a rule• ♯follow/♯obey/♯observe the rules• ♯establish/♯lay down/♯make a rule• a rule ♯forbids/♯prevents/♯prohibits sth• rules ♯governing sth• a ♯strict/♯unwritten rule• a rule ♯against sth• be ♯against the rulesWord Builder:–Nouns: rule, ruler, ruling–Adjectives: ruling, unruly–Verbs: rule, overruleCollocations:–Types-lu. British/Chinese/Communist/Conservative/Fascist rule» They were living under Communist rule at the time.-lu. civilian/democratic/military rule» The country was returned to civilian rule.-lu. colonial/foreign/home/white rule» They want an end to colonial rule.-lu. direct rule» Northern Ireland was placed under direct rule from London.-lu. majority/minority rule» The generals resisted majority rule.–Adjectives-lu. iron rule» The country suffered under her iron rule.–Prepositions-lu. rule from [a place]» They are under direct rule from India.-lu. under a/sb's rule» The country is under military rule.–Phrases-lu. the rule of law» The rule of law has broken down.• • • Extra Examples:» Various parts of Africa have suffered under colonial rule.» The constituency fell to Labour at the last election, after ten years of Conservative rule.» The president resigned after 30 years of autocratic rule.» In the end she left home just to escape the tyrannical rule of her mother.» The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government.verb (CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for rule B2 [I or T] to control or be the person in charge of something such as a country: » Most modern kings and queens rule (their countries) only in a formal way, without real power.» She rules her household with an iron hand/fist (= severely).Thesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governingB2 [I or T] to be the most important and controlling influence on someone: » Love ruled supreme in her heart.» The desperate desire to go to Moscow ruled their lives.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargeWord Builder:–Nouns: rule, ruler, ruling–Adjectives: ruling, unruly–Verbs: rule, overrule• • • Extra Examples:» The occupying force ruled by diktat.» The Romans ruled over most of Europe.» He was able to rule the game with his superior strength and skill.» He has been ruling the country since a military coup in 1987.» It used to be said that Britain ruled an empire on which the sun never set.verb [I or T] (DECIDE) ↑Verb Endings for rule ► F0 to decide officially: » Only the Appeal Court can rule on this point.» The judge ruled for/in favour of/against the defendant.» [+ that] The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.» [+ obj + noun/adj ] The courts have ruled his brave action illegal.→ SEE ALSO OVERRULE(Cf. ↑overrule)Thesaurus+: ↑Legislation and law-makingThesaurus+: ↑Judges and juries• • • Extra Examples:» Her confession was ruled inadmissible as evidence because it was given under pressure from the police.» The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.» The judge ruled her unfit to plead on the grounds of insanity.» We won't be surprised if the judge rules in her favour.» The player was ruled off-side and so the goal was disallowed.verb [T] (DRAW) ↑Verb Endings for rule ► F0 to draw a straight line using something that has a straight edge: » She ruled two red lines under the title.Thesaurus+: ↑Painting, drawing and printing |
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