🇬🇧🇨🇳 regulate - 调节 : English Lesson

Meaning of "regulate" ("调节"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Regulate" is a verb that means to control or manage something according to rules or standards. It involves adjusting or maintaining the operation of a system or process to ensure it functions properly and efficiently.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My mom regulates my screen time, which is why I now read books… about video games.

I tried to regulate my candy intake, but my sweet tooth overruled me.

The teacher had to regulate the noise level in class… so she gave us a math test.

I tried to regulate my spending, but then I saw a toy I needed for my collection.

I tried to regulate my room’s mess, but somehow, the mess always wins.

A small boy held a kite in a wild wind. His teacher moved close and used her hands to regulate the kite, then to regulate his hand, then to regulate his steps, then to regulate the rope, and then to regulate his breath. The wind calmed, the kite rested, and the boy smiled, steady and safe.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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