•The decree stopped short of a full declaration of independence.这项法令差点儿就宣布完全独立了。

•More than 200 people were freed by military decree.军方下令释放200多人。

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•They decreed an end to discrimination on grounds of age.他们下令不准再有年龄歧视。

•[+ that] The local council has decreed that the hospital should close.当地议会下令关闭那间医院。