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pursuant

UK //pəˈsjuːənt//US //pərˈsuːənt//

词源

源自中古法语 'poursuiant',意为“跟随”或“执行”,最终来自拉丁语 'prosequi'(跟随或执行)。

adjective

❶ 指按照或遵循某项规定、法律或协议行事,常用于正式文件或法律文书中。

“The action was taken pursuant to the court's order.”

(该行动是根据法院的命令采取的。)

“Pursuant to the agreement, the payment must be made within 30 days.”

(根据协议,付款必须在30天内完成。)

同义词:according to, in accordance with, following

常见短语

pursuant to — 正式用语,表示“根据”或“按照”,通常用于法律或正式文件中。

“Pursuant to the contract, the work must be completed by December.”

(根据合同,工作必须在12月前完成。)