| 单词 | rule |
| 释义 | rule n. & v. --n 1. a principle to which an action conforms or is required to conform. 2. a prevailing custom or standard; the normal state of things. 3. government or dominion (under British rule; the rule of law). 4. a graduated straight measure used in carpentry etc.; a ruler. 5. Printing a a thin strip of metal for separating headings, columns, etc. b a thin line or dash. 6. a code of discipline of a religious order. 7. Law an order made by a judge or court with reference to a particular case only. 8. (Rules) Austral. = Australian Rules. --v 1. tr. exercise decisive influence over; keep under control. 2. tr. & (foll. by over) intr. have sovereign control of (rules over a vast kingdom). 3. tr. (often foll. by that + clause) pronounce authoritatively (was ruled out of order). 4. tr. a make parallel lines across (paper). b make (a straight line) with a ruler etc. 5. intr. (of prices or goods etc. in regard to price or quality etc.) have a specified general level; be for the most part (the market ruled high). 6. tr. (in passive; foll. by by) consent to follow (advice etc.); be guided by. Phrases and idioms as a rule usually; more often than not. by rule in a regulation manner; mechanically. rule of the road see ROAD(1). rule of three a method of finding a number in the same ratio to one given as exists between two others given. rule of thumb a rule for general guidance, based on experience or practice rather than theory. rule out exclude; pronounce irrelevant or ineligible. rule the roost (or roast) be in control. run the rule over examine cursorily for correctness or adequacy. Derivatives ruleless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF reule, reuler f. LL regulare f. L regula straight stick |
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