| 释义 |
regulate | BrE ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt, AmE ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt | transitive verb ① (control) 控制 kòngzhì ‹behaviour, actions, speed, temperature›▸ traffic lights regulate the flow of traffic 红绿灯控制交通流量 ▸ government-regulated 政府管制的 ▸ this valve regulates the flow of water back to the boiler 这个阀门可以控制返回锅炉的水流 ② (adapt, change in response) 调节 tiáojié ▸ to regulate one's lifestyle to fit in with sth 调节生活方式以适应某事物 ③ (adjust) 调整 tiáozhěng ‹mechanism, appliance›; 校准 jiàozhǔn ‹clock› |