Definition of govern in English:

govern

verb ˈɡʌv(ə)nˈɡəvərn

[with object]

1Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority.
统治；治理；管理
he was incapable of governing the country
他没有能力管理这个国家。
Example sentencesExamples
- It was expected that the task of governing the state would bring impartiality and moderation in their conduct.
- This is not an innocent programme, and in the past it's been closely linked to broader ideas of governing the state.
- The organization is governed by a conference that meets every four years, with each state and each national society having a representative and an equal vote.
- It governs the organisation and operations of the Olympic Movement and stipulates the conditions for the celebration of Olympic Games.
- He's working to head off future suits by trying to persuade Oregon's high school sports governing organization to draw up guidelines about proper conduct for coaches.
- The new Belgian state was mostly governed by French speakers.
- If governing a state is like steering a ship, however, what we need are reliable facts and sound explanations of how the vessel works.
- The new Irish state was governed, like its northern counterpart, by a bicameral parliament whose procedures were loosely modelled on those of Westminster.
- The new law makes significant changes in the way these organizations are governed and how funds are raised.
- The Netherlands is a unitary state governed by a central body.
- We want a state governed by institutions, a state which is subject to law.
- The organization is governed by a board of directors that represents all parts of the industry.
- A fifty-member volunteer board of directors governed the organization.
- They were territorial states governed by absolutist monarchs engaged in a struggle for security and survival.
- It was a time of considerable turmoil in the cities and it was to govern the state with a fair, but at the same time, a firm hand.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the formal name of the sovereign state governed by Parliament in London.
- Drug testing, legal and social issues, and future directions by sports governing organizations are also discussed.
- Here in Tamil Nadu, the party which governs the state didn't win a single seat.
- Thus when practised, Communism has often resulted in the exploitation of the individual as a servant to the state and those who govern the state have gained much.
- It also set up local governing organizations and cooperatives, that have allowed the peasants to attain more control of their lives and livelihood.
Synonyms
rule, preside over, be in power over, reign over, control, exercise control over, have control of, be in control of, be in charge of, command, hold sway over, hegemonize, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, order, manage, regulate, guide, conduct, oversee, supervise, superintend, be at the helm of, steer, pilot
informal be in the driving seat
literary sway
1. 1.1 Control, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events)
  控制；影响；调整（个人、行动或事件的过程）
  the future of Jamaica will be governed by geography not history
  牙买加的未来将由地理而不是历史来决定。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They should work whatever hours are necessary, with minimal regulation governing the hours and conditions of work, and they should commit themselves to participating in civil society.
  There are strict rules and regulations governing these types of events.
  The war effort was governed throughout its course by War Directives which came from Hitler himself.
  All of these events are governed by the fundamental laws of physics which, as far as we know, can not be violated.
  According to the organisers, laws and regulations governing our marine environment are a mess of contradiction, loopholes and environmental lunacy.
  In most cases the laws and regulations governing the establishment of an airgun range are much less strict than those involved in establishing a firearm range.
  Why is that inflammable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and others are sold and stored at these markets without due regard to safety regulations governing the handling of such substances?
  Within the limits of the laws and regulations that govern our work, we seek to provide the highest level of customer service.
  These trajectories are governed by the fundamental laws of gravity and the motion of the object.
  Lith printing of course is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry.
  Of course, other regulators and legislation govern these products, but voluntary regulation will never be as forceful as the statutory requirements.
  Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said.
  While controlling some things that govern our lives we acknowledge the existence of other forces about which we can do little or nothing.
  The report continues to state that the same sort of regulations that control tobacco should govern marijuana.
  Status and civic ideology governed the allocation of scarce resources.
  State laws and regulations govern the profession of nursing.
  The historian can discern regular patterns and sequences, and thereby identify laws governing social development which are operative in societies of similar character, however distant in space or time.
  There are no straight-forward villains, merely morally ambiguous characters who are drawn into an increasingly complex world that is governed by events beyond their control.
  A policy governing the allocation of space for buses and taxis at council-owned ranks around Johannesburg has been approved after a series of consultative workshops.
  The new regulation governing the regime was finally agreed at the beginning of November and it will come into effect from January 1, 2002.
  Synonyms
  determine, decide, control, regulate, direct, rule, dictate, condition, form, shape
  affect, have an effect on, influence, exert influence on, be a factor in, sway, act on, work on, mould, modify, alter, touch, have an impact on, impact on
2. 1.2govern oneself Conduct oneself, especially with regard to controlling one's emotions.
  抑制，克制（尤指控制某人的情绪）
  he does not have the ability to govern himself or others successfully
  Example sentencesExamples
  She understood that if a ruler cannot govern herself, she will not be able to govern others, and the result will be tyranny.
  We believe in the right of British people to govern themselves and control their own borders.
  I think the question you're trying to ask is whether I am able to govern myself well, and by that I mean, am I able to regulate my thoughts and actions according to a set of personal values, morals, ethics, etc.
  You have now been provided notice of the law, and thus, please govern yourself accordingly.
  Synonyms
  control, restrain, keep in check, check, curb, hold back, keep back, bridle, rein in, keep a tight rein on, subdue, constrain, contain
3. 1.3 Serve to decide (a legal case).
  可用来裁定（某案例）
  Example sentencesExamples
  State law generally governs libel cases (though federal First Amendment law is also obviously relevant), and libel law varies state by state.
  The standards and procedures that should govern this case on remand are not for us to resolve in the first instance.
  The judge proceeded on the basis that the case was governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as amended by the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995.
  The previous chapter discussed the substantive law that governs malpractice cases.
  Meanwhile, attorneys familiar with child custody law have pointed out that the decision is itself a gross violation of the Uniform Child Custody Act, which governs such cases throughout the country.
  This view is consistent with the general rule that has been set by the Supreme Court to govern those cases where religious beliefs conflict with secular laws.
  A spokesman for the court's fines office said they were unable to discuss details because of restrictions governing cases involving youths.
  That was a decision of the Privy Council on appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding a case governed by the law of Quebec.
  It is beyond dispute that the arbitration in this case was governed by the Arbitration Act.
2Grammar
(of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case.
〔语法〕支配
the Latin preposition ‘cum’ governs nouns in the ablative
拉丁介词"cum"支配离格名词。
Example sentencesExamples
- In the absence of any rule governing the cases of pronouns the authors conclude it is not ‘wrong’ to say ‘They invited my partner and I to lunch’.
- The Greek preposition had several meanings, depending on whether it governed the accusative, genitive, or dative case.
- Verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, a transitive verb governs an object, whereas an intransitive verb does not.

Derivatives

governability

nounɡʌv(ə)nəˈbɪlɪti

The possibilities of stability and governability are very slim.
Example sentencesExamples
- Ironically, with the arrival of elected governments, we have witnessed the aggressive, disproportionate growth of corruption, to the degree that it has become the main obstacle to governability.
- Today, the trust in the leadership, the governability, the economic future and even social attitudes are rapidly disintegrating.
- Finally, to enhance democratic governability and legitimacy, Argentina will need to achieve stable long-term economic growth, significantly reducing poverty and social inequalities.
- Today we have recovered our democracies, but the problem now is maintaining governability.

governable

adjective ˈɡʌvənəb(ə)lˈɡəvərnəb(ə)l

Its 25 members are discussing proposals for a new, carefully crafted constitution that will make it at once more governable and more democratic - a pipedream even 18 months ago.
Example sentencesExamples
- The portions of cyberspace that appear to be easily governable are also relatively small.
- The country appears to be both viable and governable.
- We were supposed to become unthinking, obedient, silent and submissive so as to be governable, exploitable and harmless.
- Education was the means by which elites could pacify the people as a collective, rendering them governable through moral suasion.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French governer, from Latin gubernare 'to steer, rule', from Greek kubernan 'to steer'.

Govern is from Old French governer (and of Middle English government), from Latin gubernare ‘to steer, rule’ which came in turn from Greek kubernan ‘to steer’. Governess (Middle English) was originally governeress meaning ‘a female ruler’.

Rhymes

coven, misgovern, oven, sloven

Definition of govern in US English:

govern

verbˈɡəvərnˈɡəvərn

[with object]

1Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people)
统治；治理；管理
he was incapable of governing the country
他没有能力管理这个国家。
Example sentencesExamples
- It governs the organisation and operations of the Olympic Movement and stipulates the conditions for the celebration of Olympic Games.
- The Netherlands is a unitary state governed by a central body.
- The new law makes significant changes in the way these organizations are governed and how funds are raised.
- It was a time of considerable turmoil in the cities and it was to govern the state with a fair, but at the same time, a firm hand.
- It also set up local governing organizations and cooperatives, that have allowed the peasants to attain more control of their lives and livelihood.
- Here in Tamil Nadu, the party which governs the state didn't win a single seat.
- The organization is governed by a conference that meets every four years, with each state and each national society having a representative and an equal vote.
- This is not an innocent programme, and in the past it's been closely linked to broader ideas of governing the state.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the formal name of the sovereign state governed by Parliament in London.
- They were territorial states governed by absolutist monarchs engaged in a struggle for security and survival.
- We want a state governed by institutions, a state which is subject to law.
- Drug testing, legal and social issues, and future directions by sports governing organizations are also discussed.
- The new Belgian state was mostly governed by French speakers.
- He's working to head off future suits by trying to persuade Oregon's high school sports governing organization to draw up guidelines about proper conduct for coaches.
- A fifty-member volunteer board of directors governed the organization.
- The new Irish state was governed, like its northern counterpart, by a bicameral parliament whose procedures were loosely modelled on those of Westminster.
- It was expected that the task of governing the state would bring impartiality and moderation in their conduct.
- If governing a state is like steering a ship, however, what we need are reliable facts and sound explanations of how the vessel works.
- Thus when practised, Communism has often resulted in the exploitation of the individual as a servant to the state and those who govern the state have gained much.
- The organization is governed by a board of directors that represents all parts of the industry.
Synonyms
rule, preside over, be in power over, reign over, control, exercise control over, have control of, be in control of, be in charge of, command, hold sway over, hegemonize, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, order, manage, regulate, guide, conduct, oversee, supervise, superintend, be at the helm of, steer, pilot
1. 1.1 Control, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events)
  控制；影响；调整（个人、行动或事件的过程）
  the future of Jamaica will be governed by geography not history
  牙买加的未来将由地理而不是历史来决定。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These trajectories are governed by the fundamental laws of gravity and the motion of the object.
  They should work whatever hours are necessary, with minimal regulation governing the hours and conditions of work, and they should commit themselves to participating in civil society.
  In most cases the laws and regulations governing the establishment of an airgun range are much less strict than those involved in establishing a firearm range.
  The war effort was governed throughout its course by War Directives which came from Hitler himself.
  Of course, other regulators and legislation govern these products, but voluntary regulation will never be as forceful as the statutory requirements.
  Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said.
  While controlling some things that govern our lives we acknowledge the existence of other forces about which we can do little or nothing.
  The historian can discern regular patterns and sequences, and thereby identify laws governing social development which are operative in societies of similar character, however distant in space or time.
  All of these events are governed by the fundamental laws of physics which, as far as we know, can not be violated.
  Status and civic ideology governed the allocation of scarce resources.
  There are strict rules and regulations governing these types of events.
  The report continues to state that the same sort of regulations that control tobacco should govern marijuana.
  According to the organisers, laws and regulations governing our marine environment are a mess of contradiction, loopholes and environmental lunacy.
  Within the limits of the laws and regulations that govern our work, we seek to provide the highest level of customer service.
  The new regulation governing the regime was finally agreed at the beginning of November and it will come into effect from January 1, 2002.
  A policy governing the allocation of space for buses and taxis at council-owned ranks around Johannesburg has been approved after a series of consultative workshops.
  Lith printing of course is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry.
  Why is that inflammable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and others are sold and stored at these markets without due regard to safety regulations governing the handling of such substances?
  There are no straight-forward villains, merely morally ambiguous characters who are drawn into an increasingly complex world that is governed by events beyond their control.
  State laws and regulations govern the profession of nursing.
  Synonyms
  determine, decide, control, regulate, direct, rule, dictate, condition, form, shape
2. 1.2govern oneself Conduct oneself, especially with regard to controlling one's emotions.
  抑制，克制（尤指控制某人的情绪）
  men would give in to passion and become unable to govern themselves
  Example sentencesExamples
  You have now been provided notice of the law, and thus, please govern yourself accordingly.
  I think the question you're trying to ask is whether I am able to govern myself well, and by that I mean, am I able to regulate my thoughts and actions according to a set of personal values, morals, ethics, etc.
  We believe in the right of British people to govern themselves and control their own borders.
  She understood that if a ruler cannot govern herself, she will not be able to govern others, and the result will be tyranny.
  Synonyms
  control, restrain, keep in check, check, curb, hold back, keep back, bridle, rein in, keep a tight rein on, subdue, constrain, contain
3. 1.3 Serve to decide (a legal case).
  可用来裁定（某案例）
  Example sentencesExamples
  This view is consistent with the general rule that has been set by the Supreme Court to govern those cases where religious beliefs conflict with secular laws.
  The standards and procedures that should govern this case on remand are not for us to resolve in the first instance.
  The judge proceeded on the basis that the case was governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as amended by the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995.
  The previous chapter discussed the substantive law that governs malpractice cases.
  That was a decision of the Privy Council on appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding a case governed by the law of Quebec.
  Meanwhile, attorneys familiar with child custody law have pointed out that the decision is itself a gross violation of the Uniform Child Custody Act, which governs such cases throughout the country.
  State law generally governs libel cases (though federal First Amendment law is also obviously relevant), and libel law varies state by state.
  A spokesman for the court's fines office said they were unable to discuss details because of restrictions governing cases involving youths.
  It is beyond dispute that the arbitration in this case was governed by the Arbitration Act.
2Grammar
(of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case.
〔语法〕支配
the Latin preposition “cum” governs nouns in the ablative
拉丁介词"cum"支配离格名词。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Greek preposition had several meanings, depending on whether it governed the accusative, genitive, or dative case.
- Verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, a transitive verb governs an object, whereas an intransitive verb does not.
- In the absence of any rule governing the cases of pronouns the authors conclude it is not ‘wrong’ to say ‘They invited my partner and I to lunch’.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French governer, from Latin gubernare ‘to steer, rule’, from Greek kubernan ‘to steer’.

单词	govern
释义	Definition of govern in English: govern verb ˈɡʌv(ə)nˈɡəvərn [with object] 1Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority. 统治；治理；管理 he was incapable of governing the country 他没有能力管理这个国家。 Example sentencesExamples It was expected that the task of governing the state would bring impartiality and moderation in their conduct. This is not an innocent programme, and in the past it's been closely linked to broader ideas of governing the state. The organization is governed by a conference that meets every four years, with each state and each national society having a representative and an equal vote. It governs the organisation and operations of the Olympic Movement and stipulates the conditions for the celebration of Olympic Games. He's working to head off future suits by trying to persuade Oregon's high school sports governing organization to draw up guidelines about proper conduct for coaches. The new Belgian state was mostly governed by French speakers. If governing a state is like steering a ship, however, what we need are reliable facts and sound explanations of how the vessel works. The new Irish state was governed, like its northern counterpart, by a bicameral parliament whose procedures were loosely modelled on those of Westminster. The new law makes significant changes in the way these organizations are governed and how funds are raised. The Netherlands is a unitary state governed by a central body. We want a state governed by institutions, a state which is subject to law. The organization is governed by a board of directors that represents all parts of the industry. A fifty-member volunteer board of directors governed the organization. They were territorial states governed by absolutist monarchs engaged in a struggle for security and survival. It was a time of considerable turmoil in the cities and it was to govern the state with a fair, but at the same time, a firm hand. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the formal name of the sovereign state governed by Parliament in London. Drug testing, legal and social issues, and future directions by sports governing organizations are also discussed. Here in Tamil Nadu, the party which governs the state didn't win a single seat. Thus when practised, Communism has often resulted in the exploitation of the individual as a servant to the state and those who govern the state have gained much. It also set up local governing organizations and cooperatives, that have allowed the peasants to attain more control of their lives and livelihood. Synonyms rule, preside over, be in power over, reign over, control, exercise control over, have control of, be in control of, be in charge of, command, hold sway over, hegemonize, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, order, manage, regulate, guide, conduct, oversee, supervise, superintend, be at the helm of, steer, pilot informal be in the driving seat literary sway 1.1 Control, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events) 控制；影响；调整（个人、行动或事件的过程） the future of Jamaica will be governed by geography not history 牙买加的未来将由地理而不是历史来决定。 Example sentencesExamples They should work whatever hours are necessary, with minimal regulation governing the hours and conditions of work, and they should commit themselves to participating in civil society. There are strict rules and regulations governing these types of events. The war effort was governed throughout its course by War Directives which came from Hitler himself. All of these events are governed by the fundamental laws of physics which, as far as we know, can not be violated. According to the organisers, laws and regulations governing our marine environment are a mess of contradiction, loopholes and environmental lunacy. In most cases the laws and regulations governing the establishment of an airgun range are much less strict than those involved in establishing a firearm range. Why is that inflammable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and others are sold and stored at these markets without due regard to safety regulations governing the handling of such substances? Within the limits of the laws and regulations that govern our work, we seek to provide the highest level of customer service. These trajectories are governed by the fundamental laws of gravity and the motion of the object. Lith printing of course is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry. Of course, other regulators and legislation govern these products, but voluntary regulation will never be as forceful as the statutory requirements. Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said. While controlling some things that govern our lives we acknowledge the existence of other forces about which we can do little or nothing. The report continues to state that the same sort of regulations that control tobacco should govern marijuana. Status and civic ideology governed the allocation of scarce resources. State laws and regulations govern the profession of nursing. The historian can discern regular patterns and sequences, and thereby identify laws governing social development which are operative in societies of similar character, however distant in space or time. There are no straight-forward villains, merely morally ambiguous characters who are drawn into an increasingly complex world that is governed by events beyond their control. A policy governing the allocation of space for buses and taxis at council-owned ranks around Johannesburg has been approved after a series of consultative workshops. The new regulation governing the regime was finally agreed at the beginning of November and it will come into effect from January 1, 2002. Synonyms determine, decide, control, regulate, direct, rule, dictate, condition, form, shape affect, have an effect on, influence, exert influence on, be a factor in, sway, act on, work on, mould, modify, alter, touch, have an impact on, impact on 1.2govern oneself Conduct oneself, especially with regard to controlling one's emotions. 抑制，克制（尤指控制某人的情绪） he does not have the ability to govern himself or others successfully Example sentencesExamples She understood that if a ruler cannot govern herself, she will not be able to govern others, and the result will be tyranny. We believe in the right of British people to govern themselves and control their own borders. I think the question you're trying to ask is whether I am able to govern myself well, and by that I mean, am I able to regulate my thoughts and actions according to a set of personal values, morals, ethics, etc. You have now been provided notice of the law, and thus, please govern yourself accordingly. Synonyms control, restrain, keep in check, check, curb, hold back, keep back, bridle, rein in, keep a tight rein on, subdue, constrain, contain 1.3 Serve to decide (a legal case). 可用来裁定（某案例） Example sentencesExamples State law generally governs libel cases (though federal First Amendment law is also obviously relevant), and libel law varies state by state. The standards and procedures that should govern this case on remand are not for us to resolve in the first instance. The judge proceeded on the basis that the case was governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as amended by the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995. The previous chapter discussed the substantive law that governs malpractice cases. Meanwhile, attorneys familiar with child custody law have pointed out that the decision is itself a gross violation of the Uniform Child Custody Act, which governs such cases throughout the country. This view is consistent with the general rule that has been set by the Supreme Court to govern those cases where religious beliefs conflict with secular laws. A spokesman for the court's fines office said they were unable to discuss details because of restrictions governing cases involving youths. That was a decision of the Privy Council on appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding a case governed by the law of Quebec. It is beyond dispute that the arbitration in this case was governed by the Arbitration Act. 2Grammar (of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case. 〔语法〕支配 the Latin preposition ‘cum’ governs nouns in the ablative 拉丁介词"cum"支配离格名词。 Example sentencesExamples In the absence of any rule governing the cases of pronouns the authors conclude it is not ‘wrong’ to say ‘They invited my partner and I to lunch’. The Greek preposition had several meanings, depending on whether it governed the accusative, genitive, or dative case. Verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, a transitive verb governs an object, whereas an intransitive verb does not. Derivatives governability nounɡʌv(ə)nəˈbɪlɪti The possibilities of stability and governability are very slim. Example sentencesExamples Ironically, with the arrival of elected governments, we have witnessed the aggressive, disproportionate growth of corruption, to the degree that it has become the main obstacle to governability. Today, the trust in the leadership, the governability, the economic future and even social attitudes are rapidly disintegrating. Finally, to enhance democratic governability and legitimacy, Argentina will need to achieve stable long-term economic growth, significantly reducing poverty and social inequalities. Today we have recovered our democracies, but the problem now is maintaining governability. governable adjective ˈɡʌvənəb(ə)lˈɡəvərnəb(ə)l Its 25 members are discussing proposals for a new, carefully crafted constitution that will make it at once more governable and more democratic - a pipedream even 18 months ago. Example sentencesExamples The portions of cyberspace that appear to be easily governable are also relatively small. The country appears to be both viable and governable. We were supposed to become unthinking, obedient, silent and submissive so as to be governable, exploitable and harmless. Education was the means by which elites could pacify the people as a collective, rendering them governable through moral suasion. Origin Middle English: from Old French governer, from Latin gubernare 'to steer, rule', from Greek kubernan 'to steer'. Govern is from Old French governer (and of Middle English government), from Latin gubernare ‘to steer, rule’ which came in turn from Greek kubernan ‘to steer’. Governess (Middle English) was originally governeress meaning ‘a female ruler’. Rhymes coven, misgovern, oven, sloven Definition of govern in US English: govern verbˈɡəvərnˈɡəvərn [with object] 1Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) 统治；治理；管理 he was incapable of governing the country 他没有能力管理这个国家。 Example sentencesExamples It governs the organisation and operations of the Olympic Movement and stipulates the conditions for the celebration of Olympic Games. The Netherlands is a unitary state governed by a central body. The new law makes significant changes in the way these organizations are governed and how funds are raised. It was a time of considerable turmoil in the cities and it was to govern the state with a fair, but at the same time, a firm hand. It also set up local governing organizations and cooperatives, that have allowed the peasants to attain more control of their lives and livelihood. Here in Tamil Nadu, the party which governs the state didn't win a single seat. The organization is governed by a conference that meets every four years, with each state and each national society having a representative and an equal vote. This is not an innocent programme, and in the past it's been closely linked to broader ideas of governing the state. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the formal name of the sovereign state governed by Parliament in London. They were territorial states governed by absolutist monarchs engaged in a struggle for security and survival. We want a state governed by institutions, a state which is subject to law. Drug testing, legal and social issues, and future directions by sports governing organizations are also discussed. The new Belgian state was mostly governed by French speakers. He's working to head off future suits by trying to persuade Oregon's high school sports governing organization to draw up guidelines about proper conduct for coaches. A fifty-member volunteer board of directors governed the organization. The new Irish state was governed, like its northern counterpart, by a bicameral parliament whose procedures were loosely modelled on those of Westminster. It was expected that the task of governing the state would bring impartiality and moderation in their conduct. If governing a state is like steering a ship, however, what we need are reliable facts and sound explanations of how the vessel works. Thus when practised, Communism has often resulted in the exploitation of the individual as a servant to the state and those who govern the state have gained much. The organization is governed by a board of directors that represents all parts of the industry. Synonyms rule, preside over, be in power over, reign over, control, exercise control over, have control of, be in control of, be in charge of, command, hold sway over, hegemonize, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, order, manage, regulate, guide, conduct, oversee, supervise, superintend, be at the helm of, steer, pilot 1.1 Control, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events) 控制；影响；调整（个人、行动或事件的过程） the future of Jamaica will be governed by geography not history 牙买加的未来将由地理而不是历史来决定。 Example sentencesExamples These trajectories are governed by the fundamental laws of gravity and the motion of the object. They should work whatever hours are necessary, with minimal regulation governing the hours and conditions of work, and they should commit themselves to participating in civil society. In most cases the laws and regulations governing the establishment of an airgun range are much less strict than those involved in establishing a firearm range. The war effort was governed throughout its course by War Directives which came from Hitler himself. Of course, other regulators and legislation govern these products, but voluntary regulation will never be as forceful as the statutory requirements. Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said. While controlling some things that govern our lives we acknowledge the existence of other forces about which we can do little or nothing. The historian can discern regular patterns and sequences, and thereby identify laws governing social development which are operative in societies of similar character, however distant in space or time. All of these events are governed by the fundamental laws of physics which, as far as we know, can not be violated. Status and civic ideology governed the allocation of scarce resources. There are strict rules and regulations governing these types of events. The report continues to state that the same sort of regulations that control tobacco should govern marijuana. According to the organisers, laws and regulations governing our marine environment are a mess of contradiction, loopholes and environmental lunacy. Within the limits of the laws and regulations that govern our work, we seek to provide the highest level of customer service. The new regulation governing the regime was finally agreed at the beginning of November and it will come into effect from January 1, 2002. A policy governing the allocation of space for buses and taxis at council-owned ranks around Johannesburg has been approved after a series of consultative workshops. Lith printing of course is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry. Why is that inflammable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and others are sold and stored at these markets without due regard to safety regulations governing the handling of such substances? There are no straight-forward villains, merely morally ambiguous characters who are drawn into an increasingly complex world that is governed by events beyond their control. State laws and regulations govern the profession of nursing. Synonyms determine, decide, control, regulate, direct, rule, dictate, condition, form, shape 1.2govern oneself Conduct oneself, especially with regard to controlling one's emotions. 抑制，克制（尤指控制某人的情绪） men would give in to passion and become unable to govern themselves Example sentencesExamples You have now been provided notice of the law, and thus, please govern yourself accordingly. I think the question you're trying to ask is whether I am able to govern myself well, and by that I mean, am I able to regulate my thoughts and actions according to a set of personal values, morals, ethics, etc. We believe in the right of British people to govern themselves and control their own borders. She understood that if a ruler cannot govern herself, she will not be able to govern others, and the result will be tyranny. Synonyms control, restrain, keep in check, check, curb, hold back, keep back, bridle, rein in, keep a tight rein on, subdue, constrain, contain 1.3 Serve to decide (a legal case). 可用来裁定（某案例） Example sentencesExamples This view is consistent with the general rule that has been set by the Supreme Court to govern those cases where religious beliefs conflict with secular laws. The standards and procedures that should govern this case on remand are not for us to resolve in the first instance. The judge proceeded on the basis that the case was governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as amended by the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995. The previous chapter discussed the substantive law that governs malpractice cases. That was a decision of the Privy Council on appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding a case governed by the law of Quebec. Meanwhile, attorneys familiar with child custody law have pointed out that the decision is itself a gross violation of the Uniform Child Custody Act, which governs such cases throughout the country. State law generally governs libel cases (though federal First Amendment law is also obviously relevant), and libel law varies state by state. A spokesman for the court's fines office said they were unable to discuss details because of restrictions governing cases involving youths. It is beyond dispute that the arbitration in this case was governed by the Arbitration Act. 2Grammar (of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case. 〔语法〕支配 the Latin preposition “cum” governs nouns in the ablative 拉丁介词"cum"支配离格名词。 Example sentencesExamples The Greek preposition had several meanings, depending on whether it governed the accusative, genitive, or dative case. Verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, a transitive verb governs an object, whereas an intransitive verb does not. In the absence of any rule governing the cases of pronouns the authors conclude it is not ‘wrong’ to say ‘They invited my partner and I to lunch’. Origin Middle English: from Old French governer, from Latin gubernare ‘to steer, rule’, from Greek kubernan ‘to steer’.
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