3分鐘學英語 [459]:House rules是“規(guī)則”,那golden rules 是什么?

① Rule of thumb

經驗之談

As a rule of thumb around this office, don't talk to the boss until he's had his coffee.
辦公室的經驗之談：老板喝咖啡之前別跟他說話。

② House rules
規(guī)則

We have a house rule where if you get fouled you have to shoot a free throw from the three-point line.
我們有個特定的規(guī)則：如果你被犯規(guī)了的話，你就可以得到一個從三分線罰球的機會。

They play with a house rule where if you roll two sixes you can roll the dice again.
這個游戲有一個特定的規(guī)則：如果你擲出兩個6的話，你就可以再擲一次骰子。

③ Bend the rules
允許某人違反規(guī)則，破例

They like to bend the rules.
他們一向都是鉆空子的一類人。

I guess I can bend the rules this time and let everyone go home early.
我覺得這次我可以破個例讓大家早點回家。

④ Rule over
管控，有控制權

The CEO rules over this company ruthlessly. No one can question her.
這個CEO對公司實施無情冷酷的管控。沒有人可以質疑她。

⑤ Ground rules
基本規(guī)則

We need to establish the ground rules before we proceed with this debate. There will be no name calling or whining if you lose.
咱們在辯論之前需要設立一些基本規(guī)則。如果輸了不許罵人或抱怨。

There are no ground rules here. Everything is in total chaos. People do whatever they want.
這里毫無規(guī)則可言。所有的事情都混亂一片。大家都為所欲為。

 

 

⑥ As a rule
一般來說，通常

As a rule, men should always pay for dinner on the first date.
常來說，第一次約會一般由男人為晚餐買單。

As a rule, every Friday after work we all go out for a drink at Shelby's.
每周五下班我們通常會去Shelby’s喝一杯。

⑦ Golden rule
用你期待被對待的方式對待別人

Don't forget to follow the golden rule whenever you meet someone.
別忘了每次跟人打交道的時候都用你期待被對待的方式對待別人。

Always follow the golden rule no matter where you go.
不管你去哪里都要用你期待被對待的方式對待別人。

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