enjoin [ɪn'dʒɔɪn] verb transitive formal ■to tell someone to do something or to behave in a particular way 嘱咐;吩咐•[+ to infinitive] We were all enjoined to be on our best behaviour.我们都被叮嘱举止一定要得体。 •He enjoined (= suggested) caution.他嘱咐要谨慎行事。 US legal ■to legally force someone to do something or stop doing something 依法强制(或禁止) |