| 单词 | law |
| 释义 | lawlawslawlaw /lɔː $ lɒː/ noun1[uncountable] the system of rules that people in a country or area must obey ➔ legal: People are punished for breaking the law.bepunishbreak人们触犯法律会受到惩罚。by lawBy law, seat belts must be worn by all passengers.beltwearpassenger按照法律﹐所有乘客都必须系安全带。against the lawIn Sweden, it is against the law to hit a child.be在瑞典﹐打小孩是违法的。I want to study law.我想学法律。2[countable] a rule that people in a country or place must obey: the anti-terrorism lawslaw反恐法law againstthe laws against drug uselaw打击吸毒的法律law onEuropean laws on equal opportunitieslawopportunity欧洲的均等机会法3the law the police: She may be in trouble with the law.她可能和警察惹上麻烦了。4[countable] the principle that explains why something happens, especially in science or economics: the law of gravity万有引力定律 ➔ martial lawPhraseslaw and order when people obey the law, and crime is controlled by the police and the courts of law: The breakdown of law and order is a great cause for concern.be法律和秩序的崩溃是引起担忧的一大原因。COLLOCATIONS: lawverbsto obey the lawI have always obeyed the law.obeyto break the law (=to do something illegal)The company denied breaking the law.denybreakto stay/act within the law formal (=to not do illegal things)The security forces must act within the law.forceto pass/introduce a lawHong Kong passed laws against killing rare animals for food.passlawkillanimalThe Government is to introduce new anti-terrorist laws.belawto make lawsParliament has the power to make laws.havelawto become lawHis proposals failed to become law.proposalfailthe law saysThe law says you can marry at 16.saya law prohibits something formal (=says that it is not allowed)The law prohibits possession of these animals.prohibitanimaltypes of lawtax/divorce/employment lawThere will be changes in tax law.changeinternational lawThe bombings were illegal under international law.bombingbeEnglish/German etc lawIs there a right to privacy in English law?becriminal law (=laws concerning crimes)He proposed reform of the criminal law.proposecivil law (=laws concerning disagreements between people)The punishment for breaking civil law is usually a fine.breakbea strict/tough lawThe country has strict environmental laws.havelawTHESAURUS: lawrule an official instruction about what is allowed, especially in a game, organization, or job: the rules of cricketruleYou are expected to obey the school rules.beexpectrulelaw an official rule that everyone in a country, city, or state must obey: Congress has just passed a new law.havepassregulation an official rule made by a government or organization, which is part of a set of rules: the health and safety regulationsregulationbuilding regulationsbuildregulationguidelines rules or advice about the best way to do something: guidelines for healthy eatingguidelineeatIt’s important that you follow these guidelines.guideline |
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