regulate
/ˈreɡjuleɪt/ · /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4308 in the learning path
监管；管制
Definitions
v. control an activity through rules or laws
监管；管制
v. adjust something to maintain a suitable level or rate
调节；控制
Example
This small device helps regulate the temperature indoors.
这个小装置有助于调节室内温度。
Governments should regulate industrial emissions to protect public health without placing unnecessary burdens on small businesses.
政府应监管工业排放，在保护公众健康的同时，避免给小企业增加不必要的负担。
Collocations
- regulate an industry
- regulate emissions
- regulate body temperature
- strictly regulated
Word family
- regulation (n.)
- regulator (n.)
- regulatory (adj.)
- deregulate (v.)
Synonyms
- control
- govern
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接宾语；regulate temperature指调温。
FAQ
- What does regulate mean?
- control an activity through rules or laws adjust something to maintain a suitable level or rate
- How is regulate pronounced?
- UK /ˈreɡjuleɪt/, US /ˈreɡjəleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
