dictate的中文翻译
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dictate1
UK
/dɪkˈteɪt/
US
/ˈdɪkteɪt/
口述
verb
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to say words for sb else to write down
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He dictated a letter to his secretary.
他口述一封信,他秘书笔录。
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to tell sb what to do, especially in an annoying way
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They are in no position to dictate terms(= tell other people what to do).
他们还不能对别人发号施令呢。
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What right do they have to dictate how we live our lives?
他们有什么权利来决定我们如何生活?
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to control or influence how sth happens
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When we take our vacations is very much dictated by Greg's work schedule.
我们的假期非常受制于格雷格的工作安排。
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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。
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The social conventions of the day dictated that she should remain at home with her parents.
那一天的社会习俗强迫她应该在家中和父母待在一起。
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dictate2
UK
/dɪkˈteɪt/
US
/ˈdɪkteɪt/
主宰
noun
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an order or a rule that you must obey
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to follow the dictates of fashion
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