1 [C] [usu.pl] an official rule that controls how sth is done 法规;条例;规则;规定:
to observe/obey the safety regulations遵守╱遵从安全规则The plans must comply with EU regulations.那些计划必须符合欧洲联盟的规定。
2 [U] the control of sth by using rules (以规则)管理,管制,控制:
state regulation of imports and exports国家对进出口的管理