1670s, "act of regulating; state of being reduced to order," noun of action from regulate. Meaning "rule for management" is from 1715. Related: Regulations.
权威例句
1. The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
结果证明对鲑鱼饲养行业的管理不够完善。
2. Infringement of the regulation is punishable by a fine.
违反规则应处以罚款。
3. Competition between companies is too fierce for self-regulation to work.
公司间的竞争过于激烈,自我调节机制已无法发挥作用。
4. There is a regulation against adulterated cosmetics.
规定禁止出售假冒化妆品。
5. The economic market is a self-correcting mechanism, that does not need regulation by government.