dictatedict 說+-ate 動詞→說出來展開收合dict字根說-ate字尾動詞字面：說出來把話說出來讓人記下或照辦，即口述、命令。動詞KK [dɪkˋtet] /dɪkˈteɪt/發音1口述、唸給…記下She dictated the letter to her assistant over the phone.她在電話中口述信件內容，讓助理記下。2決定、左右The budget will dictate how many people we can hire.預算將決定我們能聘用多少人。3規定、命令Company policy dictates that all visitors must register.公司規定所有訪客都必須登記。4發號施令、指使常與 to 連用I won't let anyone dictate to me how to raise my child.我不會讓任何人來指使我該怎麼教養孩子。名詞KK [ˋdɪkˏtet] /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/發音1準則、要求、命令常用複數，正式He followed the dictates of his conscience and resigned.他依照良心的準則辭去了職務。