English Dictionary

rules of the road

名詞

複数形 複数形のみ 比喩的用法

The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists. / (figuratively) A set of standard procedures or regulations governing the way something is done.

日本語の意味

法的な運転規則、主に自動車や自転車に適用される交通に関する法律や規則。 / （比喩的に）物事の進め方に関する標準的な手続きや規則、基本原則。

Before the cycling club's weekend ride, we reviewed the rules of the road to ensure everyone's safety.

サイクリングクラブの週末ライドを始める前に、私たちは全員の安全を確保するために交通規則を確認しました。

意味（1）

The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A set of standard procedures or regulations governing the way something is done.

A regional security framework with a relatively broad mandate could also establish badly needed rules of the road for regional states in a post-Saddam environment, which would be highly valued by the Saudis.