regime
/reɪˈʒiːm/ (bre, ipa) · /reɪˈʒiːm/ (ame, ipa) · /rā-ˈzhēm ri- also ri-ˈjēm/ (ame, mw)
regime — noun
- regimesingular
- regimesplural
1. a system by which a country is ruled, often one that gained power through force
a system by which a country is ruled, often one that gained power through force rather than a free vote, and that depends on strict control instead of public approval
The military regime collapsed after months of nationwide protests against its harsh policies.
military regime — describing an unelected ruling system
Under the new regime, citizens gained the right to vote in local elections.
under the + adjective + regime — common prepositional phrase
Erik wrote a report about political changes during the colonial regime in his home country.
Human rights groups accused the regime of silencing its critics through fear and threats.
Many families fled the region when the authoritarian regime took power in a violent coup.
- government
neutral term for the group of people who control a country
- administration
focuses on those in executive power during a particular period
- authorities
more formal; refers to the people or organizations in charge
文法句型
adjective + regime
under + article/determiner + regime
用法筆記
Often carries a negative or critical tone, suggesting a government that rules by force or without democratic legitimacy. 'Government' is neutral; 'administration' focuses on the executive branch during a particular period. 'Regime' implies a critical judgment about the system's fairness.
常見錯誤
2. a particular set of rules, methods, or procedures for how a business, industry,
a particular set of rules, methods, or procedures for how a business, industry, or other organization operates
The company introduced a new tax regime that simplified its annual reporting process.
tax regime — noun + regime collocation for rules
Under the current regulatory regime, all banks must hold enough money to cover unexpected losses.
regulatory regime — describing a formal system of rules
Omar argued that the old pricing regime no longer helped small businesses compete fairly.
The university changed its assessment regime to include more practical exams and fewer written essays.
Hao's team developed a new safety regime for handling chemicals in the laboratory.
- system
broader, less formal; the most common alternative
- framework
emphasises the structure that holds rules together
- set of rules
more explicit; good for explaining to learners
文法句型
adjective + regime
noun + regime
用法筆記
Unlike the political sense, this meaning is neutral or even positive in tone. It is most common in formal writing about business, law, education, and public policy. For everyday routines, 'system' or 'arrangement' is more natural.
常見錯誤
3. a set of fixed habits covering what a person eats, how they move their body, or
a set of fixed habits covering what a person eats, how they move their body, or what medicine they take, aimed at keeping them fit or helping them get better after being sick
Her daily exercise regime includes thirty minutes of swimming followed by light stretching.
daily exercise regime — collocation for fitness routines
The doctor recommended a strict dietary regime for patients with high blood pressure.
strict dietary regime — medical advice collocation
Matthew followed a new skincare regime that cleared his skin within just three weeks.
After the surgery, Lara's recovery regime involved rest, special meals, and short daily walks.
Baraka started a fitness regime that combined running with strength training twice a week.
文法句型
adjective + regime
regime + of + noun
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with 'regimen', which is the more common word for health and diet plans. 'Regime' in this meaning is slightly more formal and less frequent. In everyday conversation, 'routine', 'program', or 'plan' is more natural.