the rule

The rule has been in abeyance since 1980.

这一规定自1980年起失效.

The rule in the restaurant is first come, first served.

餐馆的规矩是先到先招待.

The rule is still in effect.

本规则仍然有效.

I shall explain the rule to the students.

我要向学生解释这一规则.

The rule applies where a person owns stock in a corporation.

该规定适用于持有公司股票的人。

The rule is justifiable on safety grounds.

出于安全方面的考虑,这一规定是合理的.

It's the rule of life that everything you have always wanted comes the very second you stop looking for it.

生活就是这样，你一直想要得到的东西，总在你不再指望的那一刻姗姗来迟。

Although exceptions could be made, the rule still stands.

虽然可能有例外，但该规定仍然有效。

Among her friends, casual dress and a relaxed manner are the rule.

她的朋友一般都衣着休闲, 举止也轻松随意.

The rule must be complied with.

这条规则必须遵守.

Under the rule of Britain, the prosperity of the island increased considerably.

在英国统治下, 该岛的繁荣程度大为提高.

The rule still stands.

本规则依然有效.

The rule is inapplicable to this case.

这条规则不适于这一事例.

He parenthesized the rule with his own comment.

他在那规则中插入了自已的注解.

This is considered an exception to the rule.

我们把这看作是该规则的例外.