1.That whole thing about priests not being allowed to repeat what they hear in confessions is that a hard rule or just a general guide line?

牧师不被允他所听到忏悔，是一个硬性规定还是只是一般准？

2.Retailers choose carpets not only for their decorative or comfort value but also because lines or other types of patterns in the carpets can subtly guide shoppers in certain directions.

零售商选择地毯不仅是因为它饰价值或舒适价值，还因为地毯上线条或其他类型图案可以巧妙地引导购物者朝某个方向走。