動詞 regulate:

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

1. The area in the brain that is believed to regulate appetite and food intake.
   食欲反射區(qū)認(rèn)為能調(diào)節(jié)食欲和食物攝入的腦內(nèi)區(qū)域
2. Any of various similar substances found in plants and insects that regulate development.
   激素一種存在于植物或昆蟲中的具有調(diào)節(jié)生長之功能的物質(zhì)
3. Your watch is always slow; it needs to be regulated.
   你的手表總是慢，需要校準(zhǔn)一下。
4. Accidents sometimes happen even in the best regulated families.
   即便是在管理最好的家庭，事故有時(shí)也會發(fā)生的。

reg.u.late

v.tr.（及物動詞）
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，規(guī)則或法律控制或指導(dǎo)
To adjust to a particular specification or requirement:
調(diào)節(jié)：調(diào)整到特定的規(guī)格或要求：
例句：
regulate temperature.
調(diào)節(jié)溫度

To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
調(diào)整（一臺機(jī)器）使其發(fā)揮精確的正常的功能
To put or maintain in order:
保持或使有條理：
例句：
regulate one`s eating habits.
使飲食習(xí)慣有規(guī)律

來源：
Middle English
中古英語
from Late Latin rôgul3re rôgul3t-
源自 后期拉丁語 rôgul3re rôgul3t-
from Latin rôgula [rod, rule] * see reg-
源自 拉丁語 rôgula [木棒，尺子] *參見 reg-

【引伸】
reg.ula.tive 或
reg.ulato.ry