来自module,模块，单元，-ate,使。即使模块化，单元化，引申词义调节，调整。

1. These chemicals modulate the effect of potassium.

这些化学物质可以调节钾的功效。

2. drugs that effectively modulate the disease process

可以有效控制疾病发展的药品

3. Please modulate the sound on the TV.

请调节一下电视的音量.

4. At this point the players have to modulate from E to G.

这时演奏者必须由E调转到G调.

5. Universal switch network and signal modulate circuit are designed.

设计了通用的通道开关网络和信号调理电路.