pol·i·cy /ˈpɒləsi $ ˈpɑː-/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun (plural policies) 1 [countableC, uncountableU]PLAN a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization 政策,方针foreign/economic/public etc policy a foreign policy adviser 外交政策顾问
The company has adopted a strict no-smoking policy. 该公司实行了严格的禁烟制度。
policy on/towards government policy on higher education 政府的高等教育政策
US policy towards China 美国的对华政策
it is (somebody’s) policy to do something It is hospital policy to screen all mothers with certain risk factors. 所有母亲都须接受某些风险因素的筛查,这是医院的规定。
► see thesaurus at plan 2 [countableC]BFI a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract 保险单 There’s a clause in the policy that I’d like to discuss. 保险单中有一个条款我想商讨一下。
I’ve just renewed the policy (=arranged for it to continue). 我刚刚续保。
Does the policy cover theft and fire? 这份保险承保失窃和火灾吗?
You can take out a policy (=buy one) for as little as $11.00 a month. 你每月只需花费区区11美元就可买一份保险。
3 [countableC]PLAN a particular principle that you believe in and that influences the way you behave 〔处事〕原则,策略it is somebody’s policy to do something It’s always been my policy not to gossip. 不说三道四是我一贯的处事原则。
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organizationADJECTIVES/NOUN + policygovernment/public/state policyGovernment spending is determined by government policy.
party policyState ownership is party policy.
company/hospital/university etc policyIt is not company policy to offer refunds.
foreign policySupport for human rights is a key element in our foreign policy.
economic/fiscal policyThe middle classes have suffered most as a result of government economic policies.
defence/energy/housing etc policyOur energy policies must put the environment first.
a deliberate policySome customers pursue a deliberate policy of delaying payment.
a clear policyThere 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.
verbsformulate/develop a policyWe 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 + NOUNa policy decisionNo policy decision can be made until the next meeting.
a policy statementThere has been no policy statement on this from the French government.
a policy changeThere have been numerous policy changes in recent months.
a policy issueHe 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 objectiveHow 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.
phrasesa change of/in policyThis 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.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contractNOUN + policyan insurance policyIs 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 EnglishBrE (=one that will pay out money if things in your home are damaged or stolen)Most basic contents policies cover accidents to mirrors.
verbstake 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.
it is somebody’s policy to do something• But, as a means of maintaining good swards, it is a good policy to mix sheep with cattle.
From Longman Business Dictionary
policypol·i·cy /ˈpɒləsiˈpɑː-/ noun plural policies1[countableC] (also insurance policy)INSURANCE a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contractShe did not realize that her policy had expired.
If the watch is stolen, your insurance policy might reimburse only $5,000.
Your account number is printed on the top of your policy document.
→ annuity policy → business interruption policy → business owner's (insurance) policy → cash-in-transit policy → collective policy → endowment policy → fire policy → household policy → mortgage protection policy → non-profit policy → paid-up policy → profits policy → standard fire policy → survivorship policy → without-profits policy → with-profits policy2[countableC, uncountableU] a course of action that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, business, or other organizationpolicy onA review of Britain’s policy on mergers is overdue.
It’s company policy not to give interviews to the press.
The two ministers disagreed on certain aspects of economic policy.
→ credit policy → dear-money policy → domestic policy → fiscal policy → foreign policy → incomes policy → monetary policy → open-door policy