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v.order; give/issue an order
他下令出击。
He gave orders to launch an attack.
别下令让警察出动。
Don't order out the police.
昨天政府下令实行贸易限制。
The government ordered trade restrictions yesterday.
下令解散
issue an order to disband an organization
警方明天将下令封闭道路。
The road will be closed by order of the police.
军官下令所有士兵考核。
The officer ordered that all soldiers should attend the test.
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Word usage
- Separable word"下" and "令" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
将军下了令，但士兵们没有认真执行。
The General gave orders, but the soldiers did not carry out them seriously.
市政府已经下过令了，禁止燃放烟花爆竹。
The municipal government has ordered that fireworks and firecrackers be banned.
他下完令就走了。
He left after giving the order.