dictates
规定
命令
使听写
影响
使人相信
例句
Regional custom dictates the preparation and consumption of traditional favorites.
地方习俗规定了传统的最爱的准备和消费。
It's generally your job that dictates where you live now.
一般说来,你住在什么地方是由你的工作决定的。
《牛津词典》
We have followed the dictates of our consciences and have done our duty.
我们凭良心做事,尽了我们的职责。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》