regime
/reɪˈʒiːm/ (bre, ipa) · /reɪˈʒiːm/ (ame, ipa) · /rā-ˈzhēm ri- also ri-ˈjēm/ (ame, mw)
regime — 名詞
- regimesingular
- regimesplural
1. a system by which a country is ruled, often one that gained power through force
政權
統治國家的政治體系
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.
歷經數月全國性的抗議後，這個軍事政權終於垮臺了。
military regime — describing an unelected ruling system
Under the new regime, citizens gained the right to vote in local elections.
在新政權之下，公民獲得了在地方選舉中的投票權。
under the + adjective + regime — common prepositional phrase
Erik wrote a report about political changes during the colonial regime in his home country.
Erik 寫了一篇報告，探討祖國在殖民政權時期的政治變遷。
Human rights groups accused the regime of silencing its critics through fear and threats.
人權團體指控該政權透過恐懼和威脅來打壓異議人士。
Many families fled the region when the authoritarian regime took power in a violent coup.
這個威權政權透過暴力政變奪權後，許多家庭逃離了該地區。
- 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,
制度；體系
組織或機構的運作規則
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.
這家公司推行了一套新的稅務制度，簡化了年度申報流程。
tax regime — noun + regime collocation for rules
Under the current regulatory regime, all banks must hold enough money to cover unexpected losses.
在現行的監管體系下，所有銀行都必須持有足夠資金以應付意外損失。
regulatory regime — describing a formal system of rules
Omar argued that the old pricing regime no longer helped small businesses compete fairly.
Omar 認為舊的定價制度已無助於小型企業公平競爭。
The university changed its assessment regime to include more practical exams and fewer written essays.
這所大學改變了評量制度，納入更多實作考試，減少書面測驗。
Hao's team developed a new safety regime for handling chemicals in the laboratory.
Hao 的團隊為實驗室化學品處理制定了一套新的安全制度。
- 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
養生法
固定的飲食、運動或治療計畫
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.
她每天的運動養生法包括三十分鐘的游泳和緩和的伸展。
daily exercise regime — collocation for fitness routines
The doctor recommended a strict dietary regime for patients with high blood pressure.
醫師建議高血壓患者採用嚴格的飲食養生法。
strict dietary regime — medical advice collocation
Matthew followed a new skincare regime that cleared his skin within just three weeks.
Matthew 遵循了一套新的皮膚保養法，才三週的時間皮膚就變好了。
After the surgery, Lara's recovery regime involved rest, special meals, and short daily walks.
手術後，Lara 的復原養生法包括休息、特殊餐飲和每日散步。
Baraka started a fitness regime that combined running with strength training twice a week.
Baraka 開始了一套健身養生法，每週兩次結合跑步和重量訓練。
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.