regulation/͵rɛgjəˋleʃən; ˌreɡjəˈleIʃ$n or ˌreɡjʊˈleIʃ$n/n 1 [C] an official rule or order 规则﹔条例﹔法令: There seem to be so many rules and regulations . 好像有很多条条框框。2 [U] when a system or process is controlled〔对体系或过程的〕控制﹐管理: +of government regulation of arms sales 政府对武器销售的管制