这里的rule of thumb是什么意思?
母语人士的回答
Rebecca
Rule of thumb是一种常用的表达方式,指的是某个事物的普遍接受的规则,准则或原则。示例: When picking out a watermelon, the general rule of thumb is to look for one with a large yellow patch. These are sweeter and have less seeds. (收获西瓜时通常的规则是寻找黄色条纹较大的西瓜。它们更甜,种子更少。)示例: As my rule of thumb, I never hold work meetings on Monday mornings. (我的一般规则是不要在星期一早上举行商务会议。)