pol‧i‧cy S3 W1 AC / pɒləsi, pɒlɪsi $ pɑ- / 名词 ( 复数形式 policies )

1 [可数和不可数名词] a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization

foreign/economic/public etc policy

a foreign policy adviser

The company has adopted a strict no-smoking policy.

policy on/towards

government policy on higher education

US policy towards China

it is (sb’s) policy to do something

It is hospital policy to screen all mothers with certain risk factors.

2 [可数名词] a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract :

an insurance policy

There’s a clause in the policy that I’d like to discuss.

I’ve just renewed the policy (= arranged for it to continue ) .

Does the policy cover theft and fire?

You can take out a policy (= buy one ) for as little as $11.00 a month.

3 [可数名词] a particular principle that you believe in and that influences the way you behave

it is sb’s policy to do something

It’s always been my policy not to gossip.

COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + policy

government/public/state policy Government spending is determined by government policy.

party policy State ownership is party policy.

company/hospital/university etc policy It is not company policy to offer refunds.

foreign policy Support for human rights is a key element in our foreign policy.

economic/fiscal policy The middle classes have suffered most as a result of government economic policies.

defence/energy/housing etc policy Our energy policies must put the environment first.

a deliberate policy Some customers pursue a deliberate policy of delaying payment.

a clear policy There was no clear policy on this matter.

a coherent policy (= one in which all the parts of the policy work well together ) A long-term coherent policy for industry is needed.

动词

formulate/develop a policy We try to formulate policies that will meet the needs of the people.

make policy (= decide what it will be ) A committee of representatives makes policy.

shape policy (= develop it or have an influence on it ) These terrorist acts will not be allowed to shape our foreign policy.

adopt a policy (= use one ) He adopted a policy of radical reform.

implement a policy (= take action in the way that has been decided ) Local government is responsible for implementing central government policy.

pursue/follow a policy (= continue with a policy over a period of time ) The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting.

reverse a policy (= stop a policy and change it ) The new government set about reversing previous policies.

a policy aims at something/to do something (= tries to achieve something ) The policy aimed to reduce the budget deficit.

policy + NOUN

a policy decision No policy decision can be made until the next meeting.

a policy statement There has been no policy statement on this from the French government.

a policy change There have been numerous policy changes in recent months.

a policy issue He rarely consulted him on general policy issues.

a policy maker (= someone who decides on what it should be ) Policy makers have not dealt with the issue very effectively.

a policy objective How can we best achieve our policy objectives?

a policy initiative (= something done to achieve a policy’s goals ) The policy initiatives have focused on the inner cities.

短语

a change of/in policy This decision represented a major change in policy.

a shift in policy (= a small change ) The shift in policy placed more emphasis on teachers’ assessments of students’ progress.

a reversal of policy (= a change back to what it was before ) The strength of this opposition forced a rapid reversal of policy.

COLLOCATIONS

NOUN + policy

an insurance policy Is the damage covered by your insurance policy?

a life policy/life insurance policy (= one that will pay out money if you die ) New homeowners must usually buy a life policy before they can get a mortgage.

a contents policy British English (= one that will pay out money if things in your home are damaged or stolen ) Most basic contents policies cover accidents to mirrors.

动词

take out/buy a policy (= arrange it ) People with children should take out a life insurance policy.

renew a policy (= buy it again, especially regularly ) The policy must be renewed every year.

a policy covers something (= will pay out money in relation to it ) The policy does not cover dental bills.

a policy pays out (= pays you money when you claim it ) I thought my insurance policy would pay out.

THESAURUS

plan a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail : Leaders outlined a plan to end the fighting.

plot/conspiracy a secret plan to do something bad or illegal, made by a group of people : There was a plot to assassinate the President. | a terrorist conspiracy

scheme British English an official plan that is intended to help people : The government has introduced a new scheme to help young people find work.

strategy a carefully designed plan which is intended to achieve a particular purpose over a long period of time : the company’s business strategy | The government’s economic strategy has been criticized by many experts. | We need to develop effective strategies for combating the sale of counterfeit goods.

initiative a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular aim : a peace initiative | a major new initiative to tackle street crime

policy a plan that members of a government, political party, company etc agree on, that states how they intend to deal with a particular subject or problem : the government’s immigration policy | It’s company policy to allow people to work from home.

programme British English , program American English a series of activities that a government or organization organizes, which aims to achieve something important and will continue for a long time : a five-year programme which will create 2000 new jobs | federal programs for low-income housing