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dictate

英 [dɪk'teɪt] 美['dɪktet]

英英释义考试真题实用场景例句

近义词demand suggest charge instruct direct order rule advise

反义词

vt. 命令；口述；使听写
vi. 口述；听写
n. 命令；指示

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词态变化

复数: dictates;第三人称单数: dictates;过去式: dictated;过去分词: dictated;现在分词: dictating;

中文词源

dictate 口述，命令

来自词根dict, 说，命令，词源同dictionary.

英英释意

1. an authoritative rule

2. a guiding principle;: "the dictates of reason"

英文词源

dictate (v.): 1590s, "to practice dictation, say aloud for another to write down," from Latin dictatus, past participle of dictare "say often, prescribe," frequentative of dicere "tell, say" (see diction). Sense of "to command" is 1620s. Related: Dictated; dictates; dictating.
dictate (n.): 1590s, from Latin dictatum "something dictated," noun use of neuter past participle of dictare (see dictate (v.)).

考试真题

In modern western societies, however, the focus on individuality and independence means that people are less concerned about conforming to (遵守) the dictates of family and culture.

is likely to replace the dictates of family and society

Besides, the Emily Post Institute doesn't dictate manners.

In an earlier time, American fashion had also followed the dictates of Paris, or even copied and pirated specific French designs.

I've got a long report I must dictate.

Are you using your dictating machine this morning?

To ask him to fix the dictating machine

The most famous of these efforts was initiated by Noam Chomsky, who suggested that humans are born with an innate language-acquisition capacity that dictates a universal grammar.

As we grow up, we learn to control our emotions so they are manageable and don't dictate our behaviors, which is in many ways a good thing.

实用场景例句

to follow the dictates of fashion: 赶时髦

She refused to be dictated to by anyone.: 她不愿受任何人摆布。

He dictated a letter to his secretary.: 他向秘书口授信稿。

They are in no position to dictate terms (= tell other people what to do) .: 他们没有资格发号施令。

What right do they have to dictate how we live our lives?: 他们有什么权利强行规定我们该怎样生活？

When we take our vacations is very much dictated by Greg's work schedule.: 我们什么时候休假在很大程度上取决于格雷格的工作计划。

It's generally your job that dictates where you live now.: 一般说来，你住在什么地方是由你的工作决定的。

What right has one country to dictate the environmental standards of another?...: 一个国家有什么权力强行给另一个国家制定环境标准？

The film's budget dictated a tough schedule...: 影片的预算决定了拍摄进度会很紧张。

The way in which they dress is dictated by very rigid fashion rules...: 他们的着装受到时尚规则的严格限制。

Commonsense now dictates that it would be wise to sell a few shares.: 现在，常识告诉我们卖掉一些股票是明智的。

Their job is to ensure that the dictates of the Party are followed.: 他们的工作就是确保党的指示得到执行。

We have followed the dictates of our consciences and have done our duty.: 我们遵从了自己的良知，尽到了自己的义务。

He had warned the West against trying to dictate to the Soviet Union...: 他警告西方国家不要试图对苏联发号施令。

Everything he dictated was signed and sent out the same day.: 他口授的所有内容都签上名并在同一天寄出了。

Sheldon writes every day of the week, dictating his novels in the morning...: 谢尔登一周 7 天都要写作，每天早上口述小说让别人记录。

It took him an hour to dictate this letter.: 他花了一个钟头口述这封信.

A playmaker is someone who generally looks to receive the ball and dictate play.: 干巴巴地翻译过来就是——组织核心通常期望接到球并指挥比赛.

How fast do you dictate to your secretary?: 你向你的秘书口述的速度有多快?

Occasionally, weight and volume on heavy or bulky items may dictate a higher combined shipping cost.: 偶尔, 重量和体积重型或大件物品可能要求更高的综合运输成本.

The government tried to dictate to people how they should spend their money.: 政府试图将消费方式强加于人民.

I'd like to dictate a letter.: 我要口述一封信.

We can't dictate to them how they should spend their money.: 我们不能号令他们该如何花费他们的钱.

What right have you to dictate to others?: 你有什么资格向别人发号施令?

He can't write but he can dictate.: 他不会写但会说.

Words enable the orator to sway his audience and dictate its decisions.: 言辞能帮助演说者左右他的听众,强行代表他们的决策.

It took him a long time to dictate this letter.: 口述这封信花了他很长时间.

Good manners also dictate that you handle your mail promptly and courteously.: 得体的行为举止也体现在你能及时有礼貌地处理信件.

The reporter asked the guest to dictate her comments over a microphone.: 记者请客人用麦克风发表评论.