comply
verb [ I ] formal uk/kəmˈplaɪ/ us/kəmˈplaɪ/
C1 服从;遵守;依从
to act according to an order, set of rules, or request
He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply. 那只狗很危险,因此他接到了把它人道毁灭的命令,但他拒绝服从。
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations. 不遵守规定者将受到严惩。
Synonym: follow
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- The court issued a contempt citation against city council members who refused to comply with a court order.
- He was happy to comply without any further urging from me.
- He was jailed for refusing to comply with the court order.
- The builders have not complied with the architect's instructions.
- She had very set views about the funeral, and everyone was happy to comply with her wishes.