英語口語練習小對話 第605期:立下法規
Subject:The boss laid down the law today.
迷你對話
A: The boss laid down the law today. Anyone who is late at work will be fired! So you had better be careful.
老闆立下了規定,誰要是上班遲到就會被解僱。
B: Thank you for your advice.
謝謝您的建議。
地道表達
lay down the law
1. 解釋
此語的含義比較多,按照字面意思是“制定法律,立下法規”的意思,它還有“發號司令,嚴詞命令”,“嚴厲責備”的意思。
2. 例句
e.g The boss laid down the law that all the staff can have dinner at the restaurant.
老闆丁下法規,所有職工都可以在食堂吃晚餐。