...taking dictation from the dean of the Faculty.

记录系主任口述的内容

He had had an arm amputated and relied on her to take down his books from dictation.

他的一只胳膊截掉了，只能口授书的内容让她来记录。

The Europeans, while keen for partnership with the US, would not accept dictation.

欧洲虽然很想与美国建立伙伴关系，但不会接受其对自己发号施令。