1610s, "fact or manner of proceeding," from French procédure "manner of proceeding" (c. 1200), from Old French proceder "to proceed" (see proceed). Meaning "method of conducting business in Parliament" is from 1839.
实用例句
1. British Parliamentary procedure is perplexing at the best of times.
即使在最好情况下，英国议会的程序也很费解。
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2. Doug stood still while I ran through the handover procedure.
我在练习移交手续时，道格站在那里一动也不动。
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3. Social security law and procedure remain a jungle of complex rules.
有关社会保障的法律和程序仍旧是个充满错综复杂的规则的危险领域。
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4. Mr Smith was obstructive and refused to follow correct procedure.
史密斯先生故意刁难，就是不肯照章办事。
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5. There is a small risk of brain damage from the procedure.
