early 14c., from Old French decre, variant of decret (12c., Modern French décret), from Latin decretum, neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere "to decree, decide, pronounce a decision," from de- (see de-) + cernere "to separate" (see crisis).
decree (v.)
late 14c., from decree (n.). Related: Decreed; decreeing.
双语例句
1. The parliament described the decree as interference in the republic's internal affairs.
议会形容此法令为对共和国内政的干涉。
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2. An official decree invalidated the vote in the capital.
一份官方法令宣布在首都举行的投票无效。
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3. The decree put the president in an uncomfortable position.
这一判决使总统陷入了尴尬的处境中。
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4. Opponents denounced the decree as undemocratic and unconstitutional.
反对派抨击该法令是不民主的、违反宪法的。
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5. The decree imposed strict censorship of the media.
