Phrase
fundamental law
基本法,尤指宪法
a law that forms the foundation of a legal system, especially a constitution
如国家宪法
- 1.
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
决定政府基本政治原则的法律
基本定律;决定政府基本政治原则的法律;[经] 基本法
In use
The fundamental law of the land protects citizens' freedom of speech.
Newton's laws are considered fundamental laws of physics.
Every member must abide by the fundamental law of the organization.
the fundamental law
指宪法或基本法。常与定冠词连用。
The country's fundamental law guarantees equality.
该国基本法保障平等。
fundamental law of [field]
指自然科学或社会科学中的基本法则。
This is a fundamental law of physics.
这是物理学的一条基本定律。
Common mistakes
Fundamental law of this country guarantees freedom of speech.The fundamental law of this country guarantees freedom of speech.
在英语中,当fundamental law特指某国宪法时,通常需要加定冠词the,因为它是特指的唯一概念。不加the可能被误解为泛指基本法则。
The fundamental laws of the United States include the Constitution and Bill of Rights.The fundamental law of the United States includes the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
指美国宪法时,fundamental law通常用单数形式,因为宪法是一部统一的法律文件。使用复数laws可能被误解为多条基本法律。
Connections
Confusing words
- constitution
- 宪法 · 两者都涉及法律基础,但'fundamental law'更强调作为法律体系根基的基本法(可能包括宪法),而'constitution'特指一国宪法文件。
- natural law
- 自然法则 · 在科学语境中,'fundamental law'指经过验证的基本科学定律,而'natural law'常指哲学或伦理上的自然法则,两者不可混用。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常与the连用,指宪法或基本法则
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