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单词 guideline
释义
guideline
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A guideline is a rule-of-thumb or suggestion that shows or tells you how to behave. If you want to stay healthy, you might want to follow the government's dietary guidelines. Sample guideline: go easy on the salt.
In the 18th century, guideline referred to an actual line that you drew on fabric before cutting. So for example, if you wanted to cut a piece of linen to make a dress, you'd draw a guideline on it first to make sure the incision would be straight. The line guided your cut; over time, the word became a metaphor for a guide to any sort of action.
WORD FAMILY
guideline: guidelines
USAGE EXAMPLES
Federal officials warned the state’s education department in a June letter that they plan to monitor more closely which states comply with the new guidelines.
Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016)
Johnson said he would lobby the Illinois legislature to reform sentencing guidelines for repeat gun offenders.
Reuters(Jan 02, 2017)
While new deadlines, limits and rules will offer guidelines, the real needed change is in the culture.
Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)
1n a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Syn|Hyper
guidepost, rule of thumb
regulation, rule
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
2n a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
Syn|Hyper
road map
plan, program, programme
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
3n a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
Hyper
line
a mark that is long relative to its width
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