As an artist he didn't consider himself constrained (ie restricted) by the same rules of social conduct as other people. 他认为自己是艺术家，不必像一般人那样要受社会行为准则的束缚。
His behavior transgressed the moral rules of the social conduct. 他的行为违背了社会行为的道德准则。
People gain initiative only when they grasp the rules of things. 人掌握了事物的规律就会获得主动权。
It took me a while to learn the rules of the game but I think I've got them taped now. 我用了些时间学习游戏规则，大概现在已经掌握了。
The rules of safe driving apply to everyone. 安全驾驶之规则适用于每个人。
To understand the rules of market-oriented economy is very important to us. 了解市场经济的规律对我们很重要。
