In modern western societies, however, the focus on individuality and independence means that people are less concerned about conforming to (遵守) the dictates of family and culture.
出自-2013年6月閱讀原文
is likely to replace the dictates of family and society
出自-2013年6月閱讀原文
Besides, the Emily Post Institute doesn't dictate manners.
2018年12月四級真題（第二套）閱讀 Section C
In an earlier time, American fashion had also followed the dictates of Paris, or even copied and pirated specific French designs.
出自-2017年6月閱讀原文
I've got a long report I must dictate.
出自-2013年6月聽力原文
Are you using your dictating machine this morning?
出自-2013年6月聽力原文
To ask him to fix the dictating machine
出自-2013年6月聽力原文
The most famous of these efforts was initiated by Noam Chomsky, who suggested that humans are born with an innate language-acquisition capacity that dictates a universal grammar.
出自-2012年考研翻譯原文
As we grow up, we learn to control our emotions so they are manageable and don't dictate our behaviors, which is in many ways a good thing.