procedure

procedure

英 [prə'siːdʒə]
　　美 [prə'sidʒɚ]

n. 程序，手續；步驟

procedure前有修飾語時一般不加定冠詞the，例：legal procedure,parliamentary procedure,laboratory procedure；procedure單復數都可用，例：democratic procedure，democratic procedures。

中文詞源：

procedure 程序，步驟

來自proceed,行進，前進。引申詞義程序，步驟。

例句：

1. British Parliamentary procedure is perplexing at the best of times.
即使在最好情況下，英國議會的程序也很費解。

2. Doug stood still while I ran through the handover procedure.
我在練習移交手續時，道格站在那裡一動也不動。

3. Social security law and procedure remain a jungle of complex rules.
有關社會保障的法律和程序仍舊是個充滿錯綜復雜的規則的危險領域。

4. Mr Smith was obstructive and refused to follow correct procedure.
史密斯先生故意刁難，就是不肯照章辦事。

5. There is a small risk of brain damage from the procedure.
該手術有導致腦損傷的輕微風險。