In modern western societies, however, the focus on individuality and independence means that people are less concerned about conforming to (遵守) the dictates of family and culture.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文
is likely to replace the dictates of family and society
出自-2013年6月阅读原文
Besides, the Emily Post Institute doesn't dictate manners.
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英语六级真题
In an earlier time, American fashion had also followed the dictates of Paris, or even copied and pirated specific French designs.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文
I've got a long report I must dictate.
出自-2013年6月听力原文
Are you using your dictating machine this morning?
出自-2013年6月听力原文
To ask him to fix the dictating machine
出自-2013年6月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
口授;口述;使听写
If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down.
You say that reason or common sense dictates that a particular thing is the case when you believe strongly that it is the case and that reason or common sense will cause other people to agree.