/ˌregjuˈleɪʃn ||; ˌrɛgjəˈleʃən/noun1 [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