"set a precedent" in Chinese (Traditional)
樹立先例
Definition
首次做某事,為他人將來效仿或遵循樹立一個例子,尤其在法律或官方場合。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於正式、法律、政策或商業語境,如“set a precedent for...”。強調首次行為可能會被日後仿傚。注意不要誤寫成“president”(總統)。
Examples
The court's decision will set a precedent for future cases.
法院的裁決將為未來的案件**樹立先例**。
If we let him leave early, it could set a precedent.
如果我們讓他早走,可能會**樹立先例**。
His actions set a precedent at the company.
他的行為在公司**樹立了先例**。
We can't make exceptions, or it will set a precedent for everyone else.
我們不能破例,否則這會為其他人**樹立先例**。
By approving this project, they’ve just set a precedent for future funding.
批准這個項目,他們剛剛為以後資金**樹立了先例**。
Letting her break the rule would set a precedent we might regret later.
讓她破壞規則會**樹立一個我們以後可能後悔的先例**。