regulate

动词 regulate:

1. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
   同义词：modulate
2. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
   同义词：regularize, regularise, order, govern
3. shape or influence; give direction to
   同义词：determine, shape, mold, influence
4. check the emission of (sound)
   同义词：baffle

1. The area in the brain that is believed to regulate appetite and food intake.
   食欲反射区认为能调节食欲和食物摄入的脑内区域
2. Any of various similar substances found in plants and insects that regulate development.
   激素一种存在于植物或昆虫中的具有调节生长之功能的物质
3. Your watch is always slow; it needs to be regulated.
   你的手表总是慢，需要校准一下。
4. Accidents sometimes happen even in the best regulated families.
   即便是在管理最好的家庭，事故有时也会发生的。

reg.u.late

v.tr.（及物动词）
reg.u.lat.ed,reg.u.lat.ing,reg.u.lates
To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
管理：依照制度，规则或法律控制或指导
To adjust to a particular specification or requirement:
调节：调整到特定的规格或要求：
例句：
regulate temperature.
调节温度

To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
调整（一台机器）使其发挥精确的正常的功能
To put or maintain in order:
保持或使有条理：
例句：
regulate one`s eating habits.
使饮食习惯有规律

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Late Latin rôgul3re rôgul3t-
源自 后期拉丁语 rôgul3re rôgul3t-
from Latin rôgula [rod, rule] * see reg-
源自 拉丁语 rôgula [木棒，尺子] *参见 reg-

【引伸】
reg.ula.tive 或
reg.ulato.ry