/ˈstɪpjuleɪt ||; ˈstɪpjəˌlet/verb [T] (formal 正式) to say exactly and officially what must be done 明确规定: The law stipulates that all schools must be inspected every three years.法律规定所有学校每三年都要接受一次检查。 ➔stipulation /ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃn ||; ˌstɪpjəˈleʃən/ noun [C,U]