regulate
英['regjʊleɪt]
美['rɛɡjulet]
英英释意
- 1. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of;
- "regulate the temperature"
- "modulate the pitch"
- 2. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations;
- "We cannot regulate the way people dress"
- "This town likes to regulate"
- 3. shape or influence; give direction to;
- "experience often determines ability"
- "mold public opinion"
- 4. check the emission of (sound)