Article II of the constitution prescribes the method of electing a president.宪法第二条规定了选举总统的方法。The law prescribes a prison sentence of at least five years for the crime.法律规定对这种罪行至少要处以五年的徒刑。The law prescribes certain penalties for this offence.法律对这种违法行为规定了某些惩处办法。We should all do as the law prescribes.我们都应依法办事。