procedure

Word family adjectiveproceduralnounprocedureproceederproceedingverbproceed

pro·ce·dure /prəˈsiːdʒə $ -ər/ W3 AWL noun [countableC, uncountableU]

1 WAY/METHODa way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way 〔尤指正确的或通常的做事〕程序，步骤，手续 → process

procedure for

What’s the procedure for applying for a visa?

申请签证需要怎样的手续？

correct/proper/normal etc procedure

This is standard procedure for getting rid of toxic waste.

这是清除有毒废料的标准步骤。

legal/court/parliamentary etc procedures

All schools have disciplinary procedures they must follow.

所有学校都有纪律问题的处理程序，必须遵循。

On board, we were given the usual talk on safety procedures (=what to do if an accident happens, or to prevent an accident).

在飞机上，我们听了例行的飞行安全讲解。

2 WAY/METHODa medical treatment or operation 治疗；手术

Liposuction is a minor surgical procedure.

抽脂手术是个外科小手术。

n COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + procedure

the correct/proper procedure

What's the correct procedure for applying for a grant?

normal/standard procedure

It’s standard procedure to take photographs of the scene of the crime.

a legal procedure

Adoption was not made a legal procedure until 1926.

a disciplinary procedure

Unacceptable behaviour will be dealt with through our usual disciplinary procedures.

a complaints procedure

The company has a standard complaints procedure.

a selection procedure

An interview is an important part of our selection procedure.

a safety procedure

Apparently the accidents were due to inadequate safety procedures.

verbs

follow a procedure

It’s important that you always follow the correct procedure.

go through a procedure

We had to go through the whole procedure again.

Examples from the Corpus

procedure• Each teacher approaches a procedure in an individual way and has different areas of expertise and interest.• If a procedure is prescribed for making the rule it must be followed, unless the procedure is directory rather than mandatory.• Parcells underwent a procedure last week to repair his knee.• Always observe the correct procedure for the use of ski-lifts.• Alternatively, it may be possible, and preferable, to establish procedures to incorporate terms by reference on the telephone.• Its procedures often seemed too specific to be worth the candle of locking some one up.• It also would cover hormones and other procedures.• Stewards spent hours rehearsing the proper procedure for marshalling the huge crowds expected in the stadium.• It is very important to follow the safety procedures laid down in the handbook.• Sorry about the body search. It's just standard procedure.• The court will not sanction the scheme if the requisite statutory procedures have not been complied with.• What is the procedure for opening a bank account?• I want to get a new passport but I don't know the procedure.• Reform voting procedures that Democrats claim disenfranchised thousands of black voters last year.

safety procedures• Regulatory agencies uncovered numerous flaws in operating and safety procedures.• Bureau safety procedures, in the event of a violent client, can not be neglected.• The Hidden report made 93 recommendations to improve safety procedures on the railways, in the emergency services and in government policy.• But new safety procedures had been introduced so such an event could never happen again.• Laganside agreed to review safety procedures during the week-long break to accommodate the Lower Ormeau Community Festival.• Throughout there has been a high profile given to safety procedures, under the control of safety manager.• A NORTH-EAST double glazing firm has been fined nearly £3,000 for breaches of work safety procedures.

surgical procedure• Areas where this need can arise usually occur when a surgical procedure or accident has resulted in loss of bone.• Lengths of stay are being cut dramatically for just about every serious medical illness and surgical procedure.• So far, research has centered on two highly experimental surgical procedures.• Indications for surgery are not clearly defined and there is no agreement on the ideal surgical procedure.• Although not completely pain free, they often prefer this management to any type of surgical procedure.• Particular care needs to be taken over: i. accidents or surgical procedures where anaesthetics and appropriate pain relief must be given.• They can not read the waivers that they sign preceding surgical procedures.• From the age of three he was subjected to surgical procedures meant to enhance his undersized external genitalia.

From Longman Business Dictionary

procedurepro·ce·dure /prəˈsiːdʒə-ər/ noun

[countableC, uncountableU] the official or accepted way of doing something, especially something that is done often

We have hired an accounting firm to evaluate our audit procedures.

procedure for

The bank must review its procedure for maintaining adequate loan-loss reserves.

a lapse in procedure (=an occasion when the normal procedure is not followed)

The police complaints procedure provides a formal mechanism for citizens to lodge complaints about instances of police misconduct.

—procedural adjectiveadj

The case was overturnedon procedural grounds.

→ dispute procedure → standard operating procedure

Origin procedure

(1600-1700) French procédure, from Old French proceder; → PROCEED

单词	procedure
释义	procedure Word family adjectiveproceduralnounprocedureproceederproceedingverbproceed pro·ce·dure /prəˈsiːdʒə $ -ər/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun [countableC, uncountableU] 1 WAY/METHODa way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way 〔尤指正确的或通常的做事〕程序，步骤，手续 → process procedure for What’s the procedure for applying for a visa? 申请签证需要怎样的手续？ correct/proper/normal etc procedure This is standard procedure for getting rid of toxic waste. 这是清除有毒废料的标准步骤。 legal/court/parliamentary etc procedures All schools have disciplinary procedures they must follow. 所有学校都有纪律问题的处理程序，必须遵循。 On board, we were given the usual talk on safety procedures (=what to do if an accident happens, or to prevent an accident). 在飞机上，我们听了例行的飞行安全讲解。 2 WAY/METHODa medical treatment or operation 治疗；手术 Liposuction is a minor surgical procedure. 抽脂手术是个外科小手术。 n COLLOCATIONS ADJECTIVES/NOUN + procedure the correct/proper procedure What's the correct procedure for applying for a grant? normal/standard procedure It’s standard procedure to take photographs of the scene of the crime. a legal procedure Adoption was not made a legal procedure until 1926. a disciplinary procedure Unacceptable behaviour will be dealt with through our usual disciplinary procedures. a complaints procedure The company has a standard complaints procedure. a selection procedure An interview is an important part of our selection procedure. a safety procedure Apparently the accidents were due to inadequate safety procedures. verbs follow a procedure It’s important that you always follow the correct procedure. go through a procedure We had to go through the whole procedure again. Examples from the Corpus procedure• Each teacher approaches a procedure in an individual way and has different areas of expertise and interest.• If a procedure is prescribed for making the rule it must be followed, unless the procedure is directory rather than mandatory.• Parcells underwent a procedure last week to repair his knee.• Always observe the correct procedure for the use of ski-lifts.• Alternatively, it may be possible, and preferable, to establish procedures to incorporate terms by reference on the telephone.• Its procedures often seemed too specific to be worth the candle of locking some one up.• It also would cover hormones and other procedures.• Stewards spent hours rehearsing the proper procedure for marshalling the huge crowds expected in the stadium.• It is very important to follow the safety procedures laid down in the handbook.• Sorry about the body search. It's just standard procedure.• The court will not sanction the scheme if the requisite statutory procedures have not been complied with.• What is the procedure for opening a bank account?• I want to get a new passport but I don't know the procedure.• Reform voting procedures that Democrats claim disenfranchised thousands of black voters last year. safety procedures• Regulatory agencies uncovered numerous flaws in operating and safety procedures.• Bureau safety procedures, in the event of a violent client, can not be neglected.• The Hidden report made 93 recommendations to improve safety procedures on the railways, in the emergency services and in government policy.• But new safety procedures had been introduced so such an event could never happen again.• Laganside agreed to review safety procedures during the week-long break to accommodate the Lower Ormeau Community Festival.• Throughout there has been a high profile given to safety procedures, under the control of safety manager.• A NORTH-EAST double glazing firm has been fined nearly £3,000 for breaches of work safety procedures. surgical procedure• Areas where this need can arise usually occur when a surgical procedure or accident has resulted in loss of bone.• Lengths of stay are being cut dramatically for just about every serious medical illness and surgical procedure.• So far, research has centered on two highly experimental surgical procedures.• Indications for surgery are not clearly defined and there is no agreement on the ideal surgical procedure.• Although not completely pain free, they often prefer this management to any type of surgical procedure.• Particular care needs to be taken over: i. accidents or surgical procedures where anaesthetics and appropriate pain relief must be given.• They can not read the waivers that they sign preceding surgical procedures.• From the age of three he was subjected to surgical procedures meant to enhance his undersized external genitalia. From Longman Business Dictionary procedurepro·ce·dure /prəˈsiːdʒə-ər/ noun [countableC, uncountableU] the official or accepted way of doing something, especially something that is done often We have hired an accounting firm to evaluate our audit procedures. procedure for The bank must review its procedure for maintaining adequate loan-loss reserves. a lapse in procedure (=an occasion when the normal procedure is not followed) The police complaints procedure provides a formal mechanism for citizens to lodge complaints about instances of police misconduct. —procedural adjectiveadj The case was overturnedon procedural grounds. → dispute procedure → standard operating procedure Origin procedure (1600-1700) French procédure, from Old French proceder; → PROCEED
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