(1)开处方，开(药) (order the use of sth (esp a medicine， remedy， etc)) [T+n， T+n+prep(for)](fml)： (doctor)～some pills to help sb to sleep (医生)开了一些药帮助某人睡觉;exceed the～d dose 超出处方的剂量;(doctor)～a new medicine for the cough/the pain in sb's joints/sb's illness (医生)为治咳嗽/关节痛/某人的病开一种新药;The doctor～d lots of rest. (fig)医生嘱咐多休息。Here is a list of books～d by the examiners for the exam. 这是一张主考人规定的考试必读的书单。

(2)规定，命令，指示(set down as a rule or guide; impose or direct) [T+n， T+n+prep， T+that， T+wh-inf] (fml)： Good citizens do what the laws～. 好公民遵纪守法。(law)～heavy penalties for this offence (法律)规定对这种罪行给予严厉惩罚;The bylaws～d that membership should be limited. 细则规定应该限制会员人数。〖同〗direct，order，command，recommend; 〖反〗prohibit;

→pre′scription n 药(处)方;命令，指示，规定;pre′scriptive adj 命令(指示，规定)的;约定俗成的;惯例的;pre′scriptively adv 命令(指示，规定)地;约定俗成地;惯常地