stipulate ['stɪp.jʊ.leɪt] formal verb transitive ■to state exactly how something must be or must be done 规定,约定;明确说明•She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres and a turbo-powered engine.她同意买这辆车,但指明要装赛车轮胎和涡轮动力引擎。 •[+ that] The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger.法律规定新车必须为驾驶人和每位乘客配备坐椅安全带。 •[+ question word] We have signed a contract which stipulates wh en the project must be completed.我们已签署合约,规定了必须完成专案计划的时间。 |