abide by1.■遵守(法律、规则、协议、决定等);坚持(意见等);服从(决议等):He abides by what he said.他说话是算数的。2.■忠于;信守(诺言、原则等):He has always abided by his promises.他一向恪守诺言。If you make a promise, abide by it.你如果做出诺言,就要履行诺言。3.■承担(后果等);忍受(不愉快的事等):You’ll have to abide by the consequences.你必须承担后果。