regulation
gb/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 1500
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม
B1
entity
1
official rule or directive
An official rule made by the government or another authority.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[authority] issues [a regulation] on [topic]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regulation' with 'law'. While all laws are regulations in a broad sense, 'regulation' usually refers to specific rules made under the authority of a law, often by agencies.
คำพ้องความหมาย
rule (A more general term for any guiding principle or instruction, not necessarily issued by an authority.)
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directive (A formal order, often used in official or bureaucratic contexts.)
คำตรงข้าม
deregulation (The removal or reduction of regulations in a particular industry or sector.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
government regulation
|safety regulation
|environmental regulation
|strict regulation
|regulation compliance
หัวข้อ
law
|government
|business
|politics
ตัวอย่าง
- The new environmental regulation will reduce factory emissions.
- Companies must follow strict safety regulations to protect workers.
- The regulation requires all toys to be tested for safety before sale.
- International trade is subject to complex regulations.
- The city passed a regulation banning smoking in public parks.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- There is a new regulation about food safety.
- The school has a regulation about uniforms.
- We must follow the safety regulation.
คำนาม
B2
action
2
process of control by rules
The act of controlling something by using rules.
รูปแบบการใช้:
the regulation of [activity/process]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'rule' itself; here it refers to the action or system of controlling, not the rule object.
คำพ้องความหมาย
control (A broader term that can refer to influence or restraint in many contexts, not just rule-based.)
คำตรงข้าม
neglect (Failure to apply control or oversight.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
regulation of industry
|regulation of traffic
|financial regulation
|regulation process
หัวข้อ
law
|management
|economy
|business
ตัวอย่าง
- Government agencies are responsible for the regulation of financial markets.
- Effective regulation of traffic can prevent accidents.
- The regulation of water usage is essential during droughts.
- This department oversees the regulation of food safety standards.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The city works on the regulation of traffic.
- Regulation of water is important in summer.
- The bank follows the regulation of money transfers.
คำนาม
technical
B2
action
3
adjustment for correct operation
The act of making a machine or system work correctly and at the right level.
รูปแบบการใช้:
regulation of [machine/system]
คำพ้องความหมาย
adjustment (A general term for making small changes to improve function, not always rule-based.)
คำตรงข้าม
malfunction (Failure to operate correctly, often due to lack of proper regulation.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
temperature regulation
|voltage regulation
|speed regulation
หัวข้อ
technology
|engineering
|science
ตัวอย่าง
- The thermostat handles the regulation of room temperature automatically.
- Proper voltage regulation is important for electronic devices.
- The engine's performance depends on precise fuel regulation.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- A thermostat helps with temperature regulation.
- Voltage regulation keeps the computer safe.
- Good fuel regulation makes the car run well.
adjective
B2
property
4
conforming to standard requirements
Following an official standard or rule.
รูปแบบการใช้:
regulation [item/clothing]
คำพ้องความหมาย
standard (General term for what is normal or accepted; not necessarily imposed by rules.)
คำตรงข้าม
nonstandard (Not conforming to established rules or specifications.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
regulation size
|regulation uniform
|regulation equipment
หัวข้อ
military
|sports
|law
|business
ตัวอย่าง
- Players must wear regulation uniforms during matches.
- The court is built to regulation size.
- All equipment must be of regulation quality.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Soldiers wear regulation boots.
- The ball is the regulation size.
- He has a regulation uniform for work.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
regulation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
reg - u - la - tion (4 พยางค์)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: regulation
- Plural: regulation, regulations
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
regulations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
วลีและสำนวน
follow regulations
1/fˈɑloʊ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
obey official rules
To do things according to official rules or laws.
ตัวอย่าง
- Employees must follow regulations when handling chemicals.
- The company follows all safety regulations.
in accordance with regulations
1/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹdəns wˈɪθ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
agree with official rules
Done in a way that matches official rules or laws.
ตัวอย่าง
- All building work must be in accordance with regulations.
- The documents were prepared in accordance with regulations.
tighten regulations
1/tˈaɪtən ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
make rules more strict
To make official rules stronger and harder to avoid.
ตัวอย่าง
- The government decided to tighten regulations on air pollution.
- After the accident, they tightened regulations for workplace safety.
under regulation
1/ˈʌndɚ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
controlled by official rules
Controlled by official rules or laws.
ตัวอย่าง
- This industry is under strict government regulation.
- All financial institutions are under regulation to protect customers.