n. 规则；条例（rule的复数形式）

n a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

n something regarded as a normative example

n prescribed guide for conduct or action

n (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

n a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

n the duration of a monarch's or government's power

n dominance or power through legal authority

n directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

n any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

n a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

n (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

n measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

v exercise authority over; as of nations

v decide with authority

v be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

v decide on and make a declaration about

v have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

v mark or draw with a ruler

v keep in check