vt.

1. 規定，指定[+that][+wh-]
   Do not prescribe to me what I'm going to do.

   不要規定我做什麼事。

2. 開（藥方），為……開（藥方）；囑咐[（+for）][O1]
   The doctor prescribed three days' rest for her.

   醫生為她開了休息三天的處方。

3. 【律】（因法定期限完結）使失效

vi.

1. 規定，指定
   We should all do as the law prescribes.

   我們都應依法辦事。

2. 開藥方；給醫囑[（+to/for）]
3. 【律】（透過長期佔有等而）要求（權力等）[（+to/for）]
4. 【律】（因過期限而）失效，不合法

v.

1. advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment), especially in writing.
   ▸recommend as beneficial.
2. state authoritatively that (something) should be done in a particular way.