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单词 golden rule
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golden rulen.

Brit. /ˌɡəʊld(ə)n ˈruːl/, U.S. /ˌɡoʊld(ə)n ˈrul/
Forms: also with capital initial(s) in sense 2.
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: golden adj., rule n.1
Etymology: < golden adj. + rule n.1In the specific use in mathematics after post-classical Latin regula aurea (1539 or earlier in this sense; compare quot. 1539 at sense 1).
1. Mathematics. A method of finding a number in the same ratio to a given number as exists between two other given numbers; = rule of three n. at rule n.1 Phrases 2a(a). Obsolete.The golden rule states that a solution to the equation a/ b = c/ x, where the values of a, b, and c are known and that of x is unknown, is given by x = bc/ a.
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the world > relative properties > number > arithmetic or algebraic operations > [noun] > rule of three
golden rule1539
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1539 Introd. lerne for to recken with Pen sig. M.vii Regula aurea is called the golden rule for lyke as golde passeth all other metall so this rule passeth all other rules in awgrym.
1543 R. Record Ground of Artes i. sig. O.iiiv Ye rule of Proportions, whiche for his excellency is called the Golden rule.
1636 D. Featley Clavis Mystica xxi. 279 The rule of three, or golden rule, as it is called in sacred algebray.
1743 Hist. Wks. Learned Mar. 212 If any Distance be express'd in one of these Measures, it is easy to know what it is in any other of them, by the Golden Rule.
1852 O. Byrne Pract. Model Calculator 13 Because of its great and extensive usefulness, it [sc. the rule of three] is often called the Golden Rule.
2. A particularly significant or important rule; esp. a rule which should be followed in order to ensure success; a core principle or tenet. Cf. golden adj. 6b.Sometimes spec. with reference to the idea that one should treat others as one would wish to be treated oneself, often expressed as ‘do as you would be done by’ or ‘do unto others as you would have others do unto you’.
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1570 L. Evans Hatefull Hypocrisie i. sig. C.viiiv Almost all the religious men haue stoallen this golden rule, for, they walke not accordinge vnto the trueth of the Gospell, they liue not according vnto the institucions of the fathers.
1612 J. Cotta Short Discouerie Dangers Ignorant Practisers Physicke ii. 125 By precept are vnderstood the maximes, axiomes, and ancient golden rules of truth.
1698 M. Hole Correct Copy of Lett. written to J.M. xii. 117 You mistake, Sir, that Golden Rule of Doing as we would be done by.
1740 Gentleman's Mag. Sept. 465/1 I have strictly observed the Golden Rule of doing by others as I desire they would do by me.
1807 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 17 242 The best rule in this respect is..the golden rule of Dr. Jenner; not to take matter after the areola begins to spread.
1885 W. D. Howells Rise Silas Lapham II. xxv In our dealings with each other we should be guided by the Golden Rule.
1913 Rotarian Apr. (recto rear cover) The Golden Rule..in no sense limits your self-indulgence, but it does take all the meanness out of your nature and makes you respect the peace, happiness and welfare of others.
1954 Househ. Guide & Almanac (News of World) 237/1 But one meal a day, though ideal for an adult dog, will certainly not do for a puppy. For a puppy, little and often is the golden rule.
2008 Sporting Shooter Nov. 102/2 Even the most amateur or photographers will know the golden rule of keeping the sun behind them.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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