받아쓰게 하기 위해 말이나 글을 소리 내어 읽다.
To say or read aloud words that someone else is to write down or record.
예문:
"The CEO dictated the minutes of the meeting directly to his assistant."
"I prefer to dictate my emails while driving rather than typing them later."
권위를 가지고 명령하거나 지시하다; 조건이나 조항을 강요하다.
To issue an authoritative order or command; to impose terms or conditions.
예문:
"The winning nation attempted to dictate harsh peace terms to the defeated country."
"We must ensure that no single department can dictate the company's overall strategy."
"You cannot dictate how I spend my own time."
어떤 것의 결과나 성격을 결정적으로 좌우하거나 영향을 미치다.
To control or decisively influence the outcome or nature of something; determine.
예문:
"Market demand will ultimately dictate the price of the new product."
"The availability of resources often dictates the project timeline."
반드시 따라야 하는 권위 있는 명령, 원칙 또는 요구 사항 (주로 양심이나 이성과 같은 내적 근원에서 비롯됨).
An authoritative order, principle, or requirement that must be obeyed, often stemming from an internal source like conscience or reason.
예문:
"She always followed the dictates of her conscience, even when it was difficult."
"The new policy was introduced according to the dictates of the safety committee."
"We must resist the dictates of fleeting trends and focus on quality."