1. 口授;口述;听写
    Dictation is the speaking or reading aloud of words for someone else to write down.

    e.g. ...taking dictation from the dean of the Faculty...
           记录系主任口述的内容
    e.g. He had had an arm amputated and relied on her to take down his books from dictation.
           他的一只胳膊截掉了，只能口授书的内容让她来记录。

2. 命令;发号施令
    Dictation is the giving of orders in a forceful and commanding way.

    e.g. The Europeans, while keen for partnership with the US, would not accept dictation.
           欧洲虽然很想与美国建立伙伴关系，但不会接受其对自己发号施令。