regulation
/ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4299 in the learning path
规章；条例
Definitions
n. An official rule controlling how something must be done.
规章；条例
n. The process of controlling an activity or maintaining a condition.
监管；调节
Example
Safety regulations require everyone here to wear a helmet.
安全规定要求这里的每个人都戴头盔。
Stricter regulation of industrial waste could reduce water pollution and improve public health in nearby communities.
加强对工业废物的监管可以减少水污染，并改善附近社区的公众健康。
Collocations
- safety regulations
- comply with regulations
- government regulation
- temperature regulation
Word family
- regulate (v.)
- regulatory (adj.)
- regulator (n.)
Usage tip
具体条例可数；表示监管这一过程时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does regulation mean?
- An official rule controlling how something must be done. The process of controlling an activity or maintaining a condition.
- How is regulation pronounced?
- UK /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
