汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 约法三章
约法三章 (約法三章)
to agree on three laws (idiom) / three-point covenant / (fig.) preliminary agreement / basic rules
The original refers to the establishment of laws and the people to comply with it / After that, it generally refers to the establishment of simple terms
《史记·高祖本纪》与父老约,法三章耳杀人者死,伤人及盗抵罪。”后指事先订好简明条约,以便遵守。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

我跟她约法三章,尽量清晰合理。

I set some ground rules, trying to be clear and reasonable.

注:这些像以前的渡轮和约法三章

Note: Like before take these to the ferry and break them.

藤原薰先生对我们要求很严格,第一节课就和我们约法三章

Cany original embalm Sir Is very strict with us, first class and we start by three chapters.

刘邦进占关中后,发布“约法三章”其目的在于安抚关中民众,做关中王。

After entering the central Shaanxi Plain Liu Bang declares "A Three-Point Law", the purpose of which is to appease the people there and to be the king of that area.

我已经和加布里埃尔约法三章了,他愿意遵守,每一条都愿意。

I've laid out conditions for Gabriel, and he's willing to comply with them, every single one of them.

当你写作时如果有家人或朋友在场,那就提前约法三章,告诉他们除非紧急情况否则不要打扰你。

If you have family or friends in the house when you write, establish some ground rules early on and tell them to disturb you only in an emergency.

入住第一天房东就郑重其事地来个约法三章,大致是说:首先欢迎入住,希望入住这里感到舒适。

We are glad that you will live in our apartment for a certain time – we hope, you will feel well.