dictated
US /ˈdɪk.teɪ.tɪd/
UK /ˈdɪk.teɪ.tɪd/
動詞
1.
口述, 聽寫
to say words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded
範例:
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She dictated a letter to her assistant.
她向她的助手口述了一封信。
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The lawyer dictated his notes into a recorder.
律師將他的筆記口述到錄音機中。
2.
決定, 支配, 命令
to control or command something
範例:
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The terms of the agreement were dictated by the winning party.
協議條款由獲勝方決定。
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His conscience dictated that he should confess.
他的良心驅使他去懺悔。