及物动词

1. (尤指通过规章制度)管理，调整，控制
To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules.

1. check the emission of (sound)

Synonym: baffle

2. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

e.g. regulate the temperature
modulate the pitch

Synonym: modulate

3. shape or influence
give direction to

e.g. experience often determines ability
mold public opinion

Synonym: determineshapemoldinfluence

4. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
impose regulations

e.g. We cannot regulate the way people dress
This town likes to regulate

Synonym: regularizeregulariseordergovern