医生在给护士做听写，让她记录病人的症状。

The doctor is giving a ___dictation to the nurse to record the patient's symptoms.

老师放慢语速以便学生们能跟上听写。

The teacher slowed down her speech so the students could keep up with the ___dictation.

老板下达了必须按时完成项目的命令。

The boss gave a ___directive that the project must be completed on time.