英语词汇“rule”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

rule n., v., ruled, rul•ing.
n.

a principle guiding how one behaves, the way things are done, etc.:[countable]a rule in hockey saying to eject anyone fighting.
the customary occurrence, practice, etc.;
the normal way something is done:[countable]Her being late is the rule rather than the exception.
government;
amount of time ruling:[uncountable]in the days of foreign rule.
[countable] the code of regulations observed by a religious congregation.
Weights and Measuresruler (def. 2).

to use power, authority, or influence over: [~ + object]to rule a kingdom.[no object]to rule for only a decade.
to decide in a court of law or by some authority;
decree: [no object]How will the court rule?[~ + on + object]The court will rule on the matter at its next session.[~ + (that) clause]The court ruled that she could not keep her baby.
to mark with lines, esp. parallel straight lines, with the aid of a ruler:[~ + object]to rule paper.
[~ + object] to be superior in (a group), so as to hold influence over.
to influence or control:[~ + object]sometimes ruled by passion and not by logic.
rule out, to eliminate from thinking about;
to decide to ignore: [~ + out + object]We can rule out the possibility of an overnight improvement in the economy.[~ + object + out]We can't rule it out completely.

Idioms

Idioms as a rule, generally;
usually:He's there by 7:30 as a rule.

rule n., v., ruled, rul•ing.

a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.:the rules of chess.
the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation:the Franciscan rule.
the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.:the rule rather than the exception.
control, government, or dominion:under the rule of a dictator.
tenure or conduct of reign or office:during the rule of George III.
a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem.
Weights and Measuresruler (def. 2).
Astronomy(cap.) the constellation Norma.
Printinga thin, type-high strip of metal, for printing a solid or decorative line or lines.
Law
- Lawa formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court (general rule) or for sending the case before a referee (special rule.)
- a legal principle.
- a court order in a particular case.
Law rules, [Penol.](formerly)
- a fixed area in the neighborhood of certain prisons within which certain prisoners were allowed to live.
- the freedom of such an area.
[Obs.]behavior.
as a rule, generally;
usually:He arrives at eleven o'clock, as a rule.

v.t.

to control or direct;
exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over;
govern:to rule the empire with severity.
to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively;
decree:The judge ruled that he should be exiled.
to mark with lines, esp. parallel straight lines, with the aid of a ruler or the like:to rule paper.
to mark out or form (a line) by this method:to rule lines on paper.
to be superior or preeminent in (a specific field or group);
dominate by superiority;
hold sway over:For centuries, England ruled the seas.

v.i.

to exercise dominating power or influence;
predominate.
to exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty.
to make a formal decision or ruling, as on a point at law.
to be prevalent or current:Higher prices ruled throughout France.
rule out:
- to prove to be unrelated or not for consideration;
  eliminate;
  exclude:to rule out the possibility of error.
- to make impossible or impracticable:The rainstorm ruled out the holiday camping.
rule the roost. See roost (def. 4).

Late Latin rēgulāre, derivative of rēgula
Old French riuler, rieuler, ruler
Latin rēgula straight stick, pattern (see regula); (verb, verbal) Middle English riwlen, reulen, rewellen
Old French riule
(noun, nominal) Middle English riule, reule 1175–1225

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged standard, law, ruling, guide, precept, order. See principle.
4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged command, domination, mastery, sway, authority, direction.
14.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Rule, administer, command, govern, manage mean to exercise authoritative guidance or direction. Rule implies the exercise of authority as by a sovereign:to rule a kingdom.Administer places emphasis on the planned and orderly procedures used:to administer the finances of an institution.Command suggests military authority and the power to exact obedience; to be in command of:to command a ship.To govern is authoritatively to guide or direct persons or things, esp. in the affairs of a large administrative unit:to govern a state.To manage is to conduct affairs, i.e., to guide them in a unified way toward a definite goal, or to direct or control people, often by tact, address, or artifice:to manage a business.
15.See corresponding entry in Unabridged order, judge.

rule /ruːl/ n

an authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law, legislative body, game, or other human institution or activity: judges' rules, play according to the rules
the exercise of governmental authority or control: the rule of Caesar
the period of time in which a monarch or government has power: his rule lasted 100 days
a customary form or procedure; regular course of action: he made a morning swim his rule
the rule ⇒ the common order of things; normal condition: violence was the rule rather than the exception
a prescribed method or procedure for solving a mathematical problem, or one constituting part of a computer program, usually expressed in an appropriate formalism
any of various devices with a straight edge for guiding or measuring; ruler: a carpenter's rule
a printed or drawn character in the form of a long thin line
another name for dash¹: en rule, em rule
a strip of brass or other metal used to print such a line
a systematic body of prescriptions defining the way of life to be followed by members of a religious order
an order by a court or judge
as a rule ⇒ normally or ordinarily

to exercise governing or controlling authority over (a people, political unit, individual, etc)
(when tr, often takes a clause as object) to decide authoritatively; decree: the chairman ruled against the proposal
(transitive) to mark with straight parallel lines or make one straight line, as with a ruler
(transitive) to restrain or control
(intransitive) to be customary or prevalent: chaos rules in this school
(intransitive) to be pre-eminent or superior: football rules in the field of sport
rule the roost, rule the roast ⇒ to be pre-eminent; be in charge

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French riule, from Latin rēgula a straight edge; see regulate

ˈrulable adj

单词	rule
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 rule /rul/USA pronunciation n., v., ruled, rul•ing. n. a principle guiding how one behaves, the way things are done, etc.:[countable]a rule in hockey saying to eject anyone fighting. the customary occurrence, practice, etc.; the normal way something is done:[countable]Her being late is the rule rather than the exception. government; amount of time ruling:[uncountable]in the days of foreign rule. [countable] the code of regulations observed by a religious congregation. Weights and Measuresruler (def. 2). v. to use power, authority, or influence over: [~ + object]to rule a kingdom.[no object]to rule for only a decade. to decide in a court of law or by some authority; decree: [no object]How will the court rule?[~ + on + object]The court will rule on the matter at its next session.[~ + (that) clause]The court ruled that she could not keep her baby. to mark with lines, esp. parallel straight lines, with the aid of a ruler:[~ + object]to rule paper. [~ + object] to be superior in (a group), so as to hold influence over. to influence or control:[~ + object]sometimes ruled by passion and not by logic. rule out, to eliminate from thinking about; to decide to ignore: [~ + out + object]We can rule out the possibility of an overnight improvement in the economy.[~ + object + out]We can't rule it out completely. Idioms Idioms as a rule, generally; usually:He's there by 7:30 as a rule. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 rule (ro̅o̅l),USA pronunciation n., v., ruled, rul•ing. n. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.:the rules of chess. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation:the Franciscan rule. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.:the rule rather than the exception. control, government, or dominion:under the rule of a dictator. tenure or conduct of reign or office:during the rule of George III. a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem. Weights and Measuresruler (def. 2). Astronomy(cap.) the constellation Norma. Printinga thin, type-high strip of metal, for printing a solid or decorative line or lines. Law Lawa formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court (general rule) or for sending the case before a referee (special rule.) a legal principle. a court order in a particular case. Law rules, [Penol.](formerly) a fixed area in the neighborhood of certain prisons within which certain prisoners were allowed to live. the freedom of such an area. [Obs.]behavior. as a rule, generally; usually:He arrives at eleven o'clock, as a rule. v.t. to control or direct; exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over; govern:to rule the empire with severity. to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively; decree:The judge ruled that he should be exiled. to mark with lines, esp. parallel straight lines, with the aid of a ruler or the like:to rule paper. to mark out or form (a line) by this method:to rule lines on paper. to be superior or preeminent in (a specific field or group); dominate by superiority; hold sway over:For centuries, England ruled the seas. v.i. to exercise dominating power or influence; predominate. to exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty. to make a formal decision or ruling, as on a point at law. to be prevalent or current:Higher prices ruled throughout France. rule out: to prove to be unrelated or not for consideration; eliminate; exclude:to rule out the possibility of error. to make impossible or impracticable:The rainstorm ruled out the holiday camping. rule the roost. See roost (def. 4). Late Latin rēgulāre, derivative of rēgula Old French riuler, rieuler, ruler Latin rēgula straight stick, pattern (see regula); (verb, verbal) Middle English riwlen, reulen, rewellen Old French riule (noun, nominal) Middle English riule, reule 1175–1225 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged standard, law, ruling, guide, precept, order. See principle. 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged command, domination, mastery, sway, authority, direction. 14.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Rule, administer, command, govern, manage mean to exercise authoritative guidance or direction. Rule implies the exercise of authority as by a sovereign:to rule a kingdom.Administer places emphasis on the planned and orderly procedures used:to administer the finances of an institution.Command suggests military authority and the power to exact obedience; to be in command of:to command a ship.To govern is authoritatively to guide or direct persons or things, esp. in the affairs of a large administrative unit:to govern a state.To manage is to conduct affairs, i.e., to guide them in a unified way toward a definite goal, or to direct or control people, often by tact, address, or artifice:to manage a business. 15.See corresponding entry in Unabridged order, judge. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: rule /ruːl/ n an authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law, legislative body, game, or other human institution or activity: judges' rules, play according to the rules the exercise of governmental authority or control: the rule of Caesar the period of time in which a monarch or government has power: his rule lasted 100 days a customary form or procedure; regular course of action: he made a morning swim his rule the rule ⇒ the common order of things; normal condition: violence was the rule rather than the exception a prescribed method or procedure for solving a mathematical problem, or one constituting part of a computer program, usually expressed in an appropriate formalism any of various devices with a straight edge for guiding or measuring; ruler: a carpenter's rule a printed or drawn character in the form of a long thin line another name for dash¹: en rule, em rule a strip of brass or other metal used to print such a line a systematic body of prescriptions defining the way of life to be followed by members of a religious order an order by a court or judge as a rule ⇒ normally or ordinarily vb to exercise governing or controlling authority over (a people, political unit, individual, etc) (when tr, often takes a clause as object) to decide authoritatively; decree: the chairman ruled against the proposal (transitive) to mark with straight parallel lines or make one straight line, as with a ruler (transitive) to restrain or control (intransitive) to be customary or prevalent: chaos rules in this school (intransitive) to be pre-eminent or superior: football rules in the field of sport rule the roost, rule the roast ⇒ to be pre-eminent; be in charge Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French riule, from Latin rēgula a straight edge; see regulate ˈrulable adj
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