[plural]a set of rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something, especially something difficult指导方针；指导原则；行动纲领；准则
The government has drawn up guidelines on the treatment of the mentally ill.政府制订了治疗精神病人的指导方针。🔊🔊
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A task force has formed to develop voluntary guidelines.成立了特别小组以制订自愿准则。
The US Supreme Court is reviewing sentencing guidelines.美国最高法院正在复审量刑准则。
The document gives clear guidelines on the use of pesticides.文件对杀虫剂的使用给出了清楚的说明。
The following guidelines were approved in October 1995.下述指导方针是 1995 年 10 月通过的。
The guidelines recommend that children under 12 avoid these foods.指导方针建议 12 岁以下的儿童应避免吃这些食品。
The guidelines require this information to be made available to the public.指导方针要求将这一信息公之于众。
The minister is accused of allowing the company to breach guidelines on arms sales.部长被指控放任这家公司违反武器销售的准则。
The organization has issued a set of guidelines for builders to follow.该组织颁布了一套建筑商须遵守的指导方针。
Under federal guidelines, they must serve at least five years in prison.根据联邦政府准则，他们必须在狱中服刑至少 5 年。
We have to follow the safety guidelines laid down by the government.我们得遵循政府制订的安全准则。
Within clear guidelines, managers can use their budget to entertain clients.在明确的方针指导下，经理们可以在预算允许范围内招待客户。
detailed guidelines for doctors about how to deal with difficult patients医生如何应付难缠病人的详细指导
guidelines from the Department of Education教育部的指导方针