1. to order or command something officially
（官方）下令，頒布
The government decreed a state of emergency.
政府頒布了緊急狀態令。
The king decreed that all taxes be lowered.
國王下令所有稅賦必須降低。
Decree Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
decree
verb
快速理解
What does "Decree" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Decree"?
decree 意指以權威正式下令或裁決。
- 1
官方命令
EN: to order something officially
翻譯: （官方）下令、頒布
- 2
法律裁決
EN: to make a legal judgment or ruling
翻譯: （法律上）裁定、判決
- 3
命運安排
EN: to ordain or decide as if by fate
翻譯: （命運）注定、安排
小提醒：decree 通常用於正式或法律情境，語氣比 order 或 command 更為權威且具約束力。
發音（How to Pronounce "Decree" in English）
How to pronounce "Decree" in English?"Decree" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Decree" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Decree"?How does "Decree" change by context?
2. to decide or judge something authoritatively
（權威性地）判定，裁決
The court decreed that the contract was invalid.
法院判定該合約無效。
Fate decreed that they would never meet again.
命運注定他們將永不再相見。
3. to issue a formal legal or authoritative order
發布正式的法律或權威命令
The council decreed new regulations for building safety.
委員會發布了建築安全的新規章。
The bishop decreed a day of fasting and prayer.
主教下令進行一天的禁食與祈禱。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Decree"?How to make natural sentences with "Decree"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| decree + that + clause | 下令、規定（某事） | The king decreed that all taxes be lowered. (國王下令所有稅賦必須降低。) |
| decree + noun | 頒布、下令（某事物） | The government decreed a new public holiday. (政府頒布了一個新的公共假日。) |
| be decreed + (to be) + adj/noun | 被宣告為… | The area was decreed a national park. (該地區被宣告為國家公園。) |
| decree + against + noun/gerund | 下令禁止（某事） | The council decreed against further construction. (委員會下令禁止進一步的建設。) |
用法說明
How is "Decree" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Decree"?
decree doing vs decree to do
- decree doing 通常用於描述法令或判決所「規定、命令」的某種持續性或一般性狀態或行為。
- decree to do 則更常出現在表示「下令去做」某個具體、即將執行的行動，特別是在被動語態或正式命令中。
- 在主動語態中，
decree後面直接接名詞（如decree a holiday）或that子句最為常見。 - 當使用不定詞
to do時，常與order或rule同義，強調從權威角度發出的指令。 EN: The council decreed closing the park after sunset. 翻譯: 委員會下令日落後關閉公園。
EN:The judge decreed the property to be sold at auction.
翻譯:法官判決該財產須拍賣出售。
總結建議
在主動語態中，使用 decree that + 子句 或 decree + 名詞 最為自然；若需強調執行具體動作，可考慮使用被動結構 decreed to be + 過去分詞。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Decree" and similar words?How to choose "Decree" vs alternatives?
decree vs order
「decree」通常指政府或權威機構發布的正式法令或判決，具有法律效力；「order」則更廣泛，可指任何形式的命令、指示或訂單，不一定具有法律強制性。
decree vs proclaim
「decree」強調以權威發布具有約束力的法令或判決；「proclaim」則側重公開、正式地宣布一項聲明、決定或事實，不一定具有法律約束力。
decree vs mandate
「decree」指由上而下的單方面法令；「mandate」則常指經授權（如選民授權）而獲得的命令權力或任務，或作為動詞表示強制要求。
口語用法
How is "Decree" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Decree"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述官方、權威人士的決定或命令。 EN: The boss just decreed that we all have to work this weekend. 翻譯: 老闆剛剛下令，我們這個週末都得加班。
EN:Did you hear? The city council decreed a new curfew.
翻譯:你聽說了嗎？市議會頒布了新的宵禁。
語氣強調
用於誇張或幽默地表達個人強烈的決定或命令，通常帶有玩笑性質。 EN: I decree that pizza is for dinner tonight, no arguments! 翻譯: 我宣布今晚晚餐就是披薩，不准有異議！
EN:She decreed that from now on, Mondays are "no-meeting days."
翻譯:她下令，從現在開始，星期一是「無會議日」。
停頓填充
在較長的句子中，有時會作為一個稍作停頓的連接點，引出後續的具體內容。 EN: The committee has decreed—after much debate—that the policy will change. 翻譯: 委員會已經裁定——經過多次辯論——政策將會改變。
EN:He stood up and decreed, with great solemnity, that the game was over.
翻譯:他站起來，非常鄭重地宣布，遊戲結束了。
注意：在正式書面寫作（如法律文件、報告）中，應使用更標準、中性的詞彙，如「order」、「rule」、「announce」或「declare」，而非略帶戲劇性或古舊感的「decree」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Decree"?What fixed phrases with "Decree" should I remember?
decree that
decree that [clause]
下令規定...
decree by law
decree by law / decree legally
依法令頒布
decree an end to
decree an end to [something]
下令終止...
decree officially
decree officially
正式頒布
decree a punishment
decree a punishment / decree [punishment]
判處刑罰
power to decree
have/power to decree
擁有頒布法令的權力
decree from above
decree from above
自上而下的命令
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Decree"?Which "Decree" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The government decreed to raise taxes.
✓The government decreed a tax increase.
The verb 'decree' is typically followed by a noun phrase or a 'that'-clause, not an infinitive ('to raise').
×The judge was decreeing a settlement between the parties.
✓The judge decreed a settlement between the parties.
'Decree' as a verb often describes an official, final order and is less commonly used in continuous/progressive tenses. The simple past is more natural for a completed authoritative act.
×My boss decreed me to finish the report by Friday.
✓My boss ordered me to finish the report by Friday.
'Decree' is not used with a person as a direct object followed by an infinitive. It is used for issuing formal rules or judgments, not for giving personal commands to individuals. Use verbs like 'order', 'command', or 'instruct' instead.
×They made a decree to protect the environment.
✓They issued/passed a decree to protect the environment.
While 'make a decree' is understandable, the more standard and natural collocations for the noun 'decree' are 'issue a decree', 'pass a decree', or 'sign a decree'.
×The teacher decreed no homework for the weekend.
✓The teacher declared there would be no homework for the weekend.
'Decree' implies a formal, often legal or governmental, authority. For everyday, less formal announcements by figures like teachers, parents, or managers, verbs like 'declare', 'announce', or 'rule' are more appropriate.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Decree"?What are tense/participle forms of "Decree"?
decrees(3rd_singular)decreeing(present_participle)decreed(past)decreed(past_participle)