governs; governed; governing
governs; governed; governing
Learner's definition of GOVERN
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: to officially control and lead (a group of people) : to make decisions about laws, taxes, social programs, etc., for (a country, state, etc.)统治；管辖；治理 [+ object]
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Members of the party have governed [=ruled] the country for the last 20 years.过去20年，国家一直由这个政党的成员统治。
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The tribe is governed by a 10-member council.这个部落由一个10人组成的委员会管理。
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They want to form their own country and govern themselves.他们想建立自己的国家，自己当家做主。
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[+ object] : to control the way that (something) is done管制；支配（某事物） 3
[+ object] : to control or guide the actions of (someone or something)支配，影响，指导（某人或某事物） -
We will be studying the forces that govern the Earth's climate.我们将研究影响地球气候的诸要素。
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Tradition governs all aspects of their lives.传统渗入到他们生活的方方面面。
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He allows himself to be governed by his emotions.他任由自己受情感支配。
— governable
/ˈgʌvɚnəbəl/ adjective [more governable; most governable]