stipulate
v[Tn, Tf]
(fml 文) state (sth) clearly and firmly as a requirement 讲明, 规定(某要求)
I stipulated red paint, not black. 我已讲明要红漆, 不要黑漆.
It was stipulated that the goods should be delivered within three days. 按规定货物须在三日内送交.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
Outside the rain had turned into a storm and lightning flashed over the hills.