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regulation

UK /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/US /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/

词源

源自拉丁语 'regulatio',意为‘控制’或‘规则’,由 'regula'(规则)衍生而来。

noun

❶ 由政府或权威机构制定的正式规则或法律,用于控制或管理特定活动或行为,确保秩序和安全。

“The new regulation requires all factories to reduce emissions.”

(新法规要求所有工厂减少排放。)

“Strict regulations are in place to protect endangered species.”

(严格的法规旨在保护濒危物种。)

❶ 对某事物的控制或调整,使其保持在特定范围内或按照特定标准运行。

“The regulation of body temperature is essential for survival.”

(体温调节对生存至关重要。)

“The device helps in the regulation of blood pressure.”

(该设备有助于调节血压。)

同义词:rule, law, control, guideline, standard

adjective

❶ 符合官方标准或规定的,通常用于描述产品或行为。

“He wore a regulation uniform to the ceremony.”

(他穿着符合规定的制服参加仪式。)

“The school requires regulation shoes for sports activities.”

(学校要求体育活动时穿规定的鞋子。)

同义词:standard, official, approved, prescribed

常见短语

government regulation — 指政府通过法律或政策对行业、经济或社会行为进行的控制和监督。

“Government regulation ensures fair competition in the market.”

(政府监管确保市场公平竞争。)

self-regulation — 指个人或组织主动控制自己的行为,而不依赖外部强制规则。

“The industry promotes self-regulation to maintain ethical standards.”

(该行业提倡自律以维持道德标准。)