a rule of thumb

释义

1. 实用的估算方法，经验工作法（常依据经验而非准确测量）

   a practical method of doing or measuring sth, usually based on past experience rather than on exact measurement

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• - Basically, the rule of thumb here is- - Wait. Rule of thumb?The Boondock Saints1999

同一词条的短语

• bend the rules
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• play by the rules
• the rules of the game
• the rule of law
• work to rule
• the exception that proves the rule
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• rule with a rod of iron
• rule out of court
• divide and rule
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