rule of thumb
US /ruːl əv θʌm/
UK /ruːl əv θʌm/
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경험 법칙, 대략적인 규칙
a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory
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As a rule of thumb, always save at least 10% of your income.
경험상, 항상 수입의 최소 10%는 저축하세요.
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A good rule of thumb for cooking rice is two parts water to one part rice.
밥을 지을 때 좋은 경험상 물 2컵에 쌀 1컵이다.