early 15c., "adjust by rule, control," from Late Latin regulatus, past participle of regulare "to control by rule, direct," from Latin regula "rule" (see regular). Meaning "to govern by restriction" is from 1620s. Related: Regulated; regulating.
实用例句
1. The AA called for laws to regulate clamping firms.
英国汽车协会呼吁立法，规范夹车公司的行为。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This system can regulate the temperature of the room.
这种系统能调节室内温度.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Hormones regulate many insect functions, including ecdysis and metamorphosis.
激素调节昆虫的许多功能，包括蜕皮和变态。
来自辞典例句
4. The powers of the European Commission to regulate competition are increasing.
欧盟委员会对竞争的监管权越来越大。
来自辞典例句
5. Shifting bars are a hazard to navigation and expensive to regulate.