n.[C]

1. 法令；条令；条例
   The city passed an ordinance compelling all outdoor lighting to be switched off at 9.00 PM.

   该市通过一条法令强令晚上九点关闭一切室外照明。

2. 【宗】仪式，圣餐式
3. 传统的风俗习惯
4. （神或命运）注定的事

n.

1. an authoritative order.
   ▸N. Amer. a municipal by-law.
2. a religious rite.
3. archaic ordonnance.