来自 regular,规则的，惯常的，-ate,使。引申词义管理，控制等。

1. The AA called for laws to regulate clamping firms.

英国汽车协会呼吁立法，规范夹车公司的行为。

2. This system can regulate the temperature of the room.

这种系统能调节室内温度.

3. Hormones regulate many insect functions, including ecdysis and metamorphosis.

激素调节昆虫的许多功能，包括蜕皮和变态。

4. The powers of the European Commission to regulate competition are increasing.

欧盟委员会对竞争的监管权越来越大。

5. Shifting bars are a hazard to navigation and expensive to regulate.

移动沙洲将危害通航,而且要花费资金进行整治.