govern

統治する

国や地域を治め、公共の事柄について決定する。

やさしい英語で： To lead a country or region and make decisions about its public affairs.

• The party hopes to govern the country.
• She governed the region for eight years.
• Can these two parties govern together?

類義語： rule, lead

よく使う表現： govern a country, govern a state, govern alone

規制する、制御する

規則や制限によって、物事の働き方を管理する。

やさしい英語で： To control how something works through rules or limits.

• These rules govern the use of the pool.
• A small device governs the speed of the engine.
• Which laws govern the sale of this product?

類義語： control, regulate

よく使う表現： govern something, rules that govern, laws that govern

抑える、制する

自分や他の人の行動、感情を抑えたり管理したりする。

やさしい英語で： To control someone’s actions or feelings, including your own.

• He struggled to govern his temper.
• She governed her emotions throughout the argument.
• Children must learn to govern their own behaviour.

類義語： control, restrain

よく使う表現： govern yourself, govern your temper, govern your emotions