policy
Significado: A plan of action adopted by a government, organisation, or individual
'Policy' is a set of principles or rules guiding decisions and actions, especially in government or business. 'Company policy' refers to official rules. An 'insurance policy' is a contract for coverage. 'It's good policy to...' suggests something is advisable.
Ejemplos
- The government has announced a new environmental policy. 政府宣布了新的环境政策。El gobierno ha anunciado una nueva política medioambiental.政府は新しい環境政策を発表しました。정부가 새로운 환경 정책을 발표했습니다.
- What's your company's policy on working from home? 贵公司关于在家工作的政策是什么?¿Cuál es la política de tu empresa sobre el teletrabajo?御社の在宅勤務に関する方針はどうなっていますか?귀사의 재택근무 방침은 어떻게 되어 있나요?
- I need to renew my car insurance policy. 我需要续保我的汽车保险。Necesito renovar mi póliza de seguro del coche.自動車保険を更新する必要があります。자동차 보험을 갱신해야 합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'policie' meaning 'civil administration', from Latin 'politia' (the state), from Greek 'politeia' (citizenship, government), from 'polis' (city). Insurance 'policy' is a different word entirely, from Italian 'polizza' (a contract), from Medieval Latin 'apodixa' (receipt).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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