regulate

US /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
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1.

调节, 管理, 控制

control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly

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The thermostat regulates the temperature.
恒温器调节温度。
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The government needs to regulate the banking industry.
政府需要监管银行业。
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2.

规范, 管制, 立法管理

control by means of rules or laws

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New laws were introduced to regulate the use of personal data.
引入了新法律来规范个人数据的使用。
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The industry is heavily regulated by the government.
该行业受到政府的严格监管。
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