guideline

guideline — noun

1. A piece of information or a suggested rule from an authority or expert, describi

1.名詞B2
釋義

A piece of information or a suggested rule from an authority or expert, describing the best way to carry out a task or make a decision.

例句

The school has issued new guidelines for dealing with bullying among students.

guideline for + noun/gerund

The government released guidelines on safe food storage during the summer heat.

guideline on + topic

同義詞
  • rule

    stronger and more binding; rules are often enforced

  • recommendation

    less formal and less detailed than a guideline

  • standard

    usually sets a minimum requirement that must be met

文法句型

guideline for + noun/gerund

guideline on + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Frequently used in the plural form 'guidelines' even when referring to a single document or set of principles. Unlike rules or laws, guidelines are generally advisory and not enforced by penalties.

常見錯誤

❌Students must follow the new school guidelines or they will be punished.
✅Students must follow the new school rules or they will be punished.
💡Guidelines are suggestions, not mandatory rules with penalties.