Anh

guideline

gb/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ us/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
B1 Anh
~ 1500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ B1 entity
1

official rule or advice

A rule or piece of advice that shows how to do something or what is right to do.

Mẫu sử dụng: follow [a/the] guideline
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guideline' with 'rule'. A rule is usually mandatory, while a guideline is often advisory but still important.
Từ đồng nghĩa
recommendation (Less formal and can be more general, without the official or procedural tone of 'guideline'.) | instruction (More direct and commanding than 'guideline', which is often advisory.)
Từ trái nghĩa
violation (Represents breaking a rule or guideline, the opposite of following it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
safety guidelines |health guidelines |follow guidelines |set guidelines |government guidelines
Chủ đề
business |education |daily life |law |work
Ví dụ
  • The company has strict safety guidelines for all employees.
  • Follow the guidelines in the manual to set up the device.
  • New health guidelines were issued by the government.
  • Teachers must work within the guidelines set by the school board.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Please follow the safety guidelines.
  • The teacher gave us clear guidelines.
  • We must read the health guidelines.
  • The school has rules and guidelines for students.
Danh từ B2 entity
2

general decision-making principle

A general idea or rule that helps you decide what to do.

Mẫu sử dụng: use [something] as a guideline
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may think 'guideline' always refers to official documents; in fact, it can also mean informal principles used personally.
Từ đồng nghĩa
principle (A broader or more abstract idea than a 'guideline', which is often more practical.) | criterion (More specific in evaluation contexts; a standard used for judging.)
Từ trái nghĩa
guesswork (Making decisions without any guiding principles.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
basic guideline |rough guideline |general guideline
Chủ đề
thinking |planning |core_vocabulary |education |work
Ví dụ
  • As a general guideline, you should save at least 10% of your income.
  • These figures are only meant to serve as a guideline, not exact targets.
  • Use the chart as a guideline when choosing your portion sizes.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • We have a guideline for how much money to spend.
  • The table is just a guideline.
  • Use this list as a guideline for your work.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
guideline
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
US/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
guideline (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (guideline)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: guideline
  • Plural: guidelines
Họ từ
Forms
guidelines noun
Core family
guide verb A2 guidance noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
misguide verb misguided adjective
Cách diễn đạt

as a guideline

1
/ˈæz ə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase

used to indicate an approximate rule

Used to say that something is a general rule or example, not exact.

Ví dụ
  • As a guideline, allow 20 minutes for the sauce to cook.
  • Use this measurement as a guideline, not an exact amount.

follow the guidelines

1
/fˈɑloʊ ðə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪnz/
fixed phrase

act according to given rules or advice

To do what the rules or advice say you should do.

Ví dụ
  • All staff must follow the guidelines to ensure safety.
  • Please follow the guidelines when filling out the form.

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