Law против Rule

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Law

Формальное Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Rule

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A1 noun

Самое формальное: Law

	Law	Rule
Произношение	🇬🇧 /["/lɔː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɔː/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ruːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ruːl/"]/
Значение	Правила, установленные правительством для поддержания порядка. Rules made by a government to keep order.	Правило, которое говорит, что можно или нельзя делать. A statement that tells you what you can or cannot do.
Пример	The law requires that all drivers have insurance.	The rule of the game is to score the most points.
Регистр	Формальное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFR	A2	A1
Часть речи	noun	noun
Сочетания	administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, administrative, case, civil, become, apply, enforce, allow something, authorize something, permit something, court, case, suit, above the law, against the law, beyond the law, as the law stands, law and order, the law of the land, practise/​practice, firm, school	basic, cardinal, first, set, create, develop, draw up, apply, be applicable, operate, book, change, according to the rules, against the rules, contrary to the rules, a breach of the rules, a violation of the rules, a body of rules, basic, cardinal, first, set, create, develop, draw up, apply, be applicable, operate, book, change, according to the rules, against the rules, contrary to the rules, a breach of the rules, a violation of the rules, a body of rules, basic, cardinal, first, set, create, develop, draw up, apply, be applicable, operate, book, change, according to the rules, against the rules, contrary to the rules, a breach of the rules, a violation of the rules, a body of rules, general, as a rule, be the rule, authoritarian, harsh, direct, impose, under… rule, the rule of law
Антонимы	anarchy, chaos	chaos, anarchy, disorder
Частые ошибки	Confused with 'lawsuit' — remember 'law' is a set of rules, while 'lawsuit' refers to a legal case., 'Law' vs. 'rule' — 'law' is official, while a 'rule' can be informal or less strict.	Confused with 'ruling' which refers specifically to a decision made by a judge., Using 'rules' incorrectly in the singular form when referring to multiple., Mistaking 'rule' for 'law', which has stronger implications and consequences.
Заметки по употреблению	Используйте 'закон' в формальных контекстах при обсуждении юридических вопросов. Избегайте в повседневных разговорах, если это не относится к теме. Use 'law' in formal contexts when discussing legal matters. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.	Слово 'правило' используется в контексте руководящих принципов, положений или законов. Оно подходит как для формальных, так и для неформальных ситуаций. Избегайте его использования в слишком неформальной обстановке, где лучше подойдут более простые слова, такие как 'рекомендация'. Use 'rule' in contexts relating to guidelines, regulations, or laws. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where more casual terms like 'guideline' might fit better.

Посмотри в реальных клипах

- We didn't. - Murphy's Law?

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

We said we'd lay down the law, we lay down the law.

- We didn't. - Murphy's Law?

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

We said we'd lay down the law, we lay down the law.

Law

We have a rule.

Rule

Частые вопросы: Law против Rule

В чём разница между Law и Rule?

Law: Rules made by a government to keep order. Rule: A statement that tells you what you can or cannot do.

Что формальнее: Law и Rule?

Среди них Law самое формальное.

Что сложнее: Law и Rule?

Law имеет самый высокий уровень, A2, по шкале CEFR.

У Law и Rule одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Law: A2, Rule: A1 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Law и Rule?

Law: noun, Rule: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Law: The law requires that all drivers have insurance. Rule: The rule of the game is to score the most points.

Можно ли использовать Law и Rule взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Law и Rule близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.