regulator
/ˈreɡjuleɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈreɡjuleɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər also ˈrā-/ (ame, mw)
regulator — 名詞
- regulatorsingular
- regulatorsplural
1. A piece of equipment that automatically adjusts or keeps a steady level of speed
調節器
控制速度、溫度、壓力的裝置
A piece of equipment that automatically adjusts or keeps a steady level of speed, temperature, pressure, or the flow of liquid or gas in a machine or system.
Sivan adjusted the regulator on the gas heater so the room would not overheat.
Sivan 調整了瓦斯暖爐上的調節器，這樣房間就不會過熱。
collocation: adjust a regulator
The clock's speed regulator was worn out, making it run several minutes fast each day.
那個時鐘的速度調節器壞了，導致它每天快好幾分鐘。
compound: speed regulator
Before the race, Folake checked the pressure regulator on each bicycle tire pump.
比賽前，Folake 檢查了每台自行車打氣筒上的壓力調節器。
A faulty temperature regulator in the lab caused the chemical samples to overheat overnight.
實驗室裡一個故障的溫度調節器導致化學樣本整夜過熱。
The flow regulator on the shower stops water pressure from getting too strong for kids.
淋浴器上的流量調節器可以防止水壓過強，保護兒童的安全。
- controller
More general; a controller can be manual or automatic, while a regulator typically implies automatic adjustment toward a set level.
- thermostat
A specific type of regulator that controls temperature only; not a general term for all regulators.
- governor
A mechanical regulator that controls engine speed; more technical and less common in everyday language.
用法筆記
Often used as part of a compound noun where the first word names what is being controlled: speed regulator, pressure regulator, temperature regulator, flow regulator.
常見錯誤
2. A person or organization whose job is to check that companies in a particular in
監管單位
監督行業遵守法規的單位或人員
A person or organization whose job is to check that companies in a particular industry follow the rules and treat customers fairly.
The energy regulator fined the power company for overcharging customers last winter.
能源監管單位對那家電力公司處以罰款，因為他們去年冬天超收費用。
collocation: energy regulator
Japan's financial regulator announced new rules for online banking this morning.
日本的金融監管單位今天早上宣布了網路銀行的新規定。
collocation: financial regulator
Rodrigo works as a telecom regulator, checking that phone companies provide fair service.
Rodrigo 在電信業擔任監管人員，負責檢查電信公司是否提供公平的服務。
The water regulator tests the quality of tap water in every district each month.
水質監管單位每個月都會檢測全市各區的自來水品質。
A regulator from the aviation authority inspected the airline's safety records after the incident.
事件發生後，航空管理局的一名監管人員檢查了該航空公司的安全紀錄。
- watchdog
More informal; a watchdog is typically an independent group that monitors for wrongdoing, not necessarily one with legal enforcement powers.
- authority
Broader term; an authority can be any official body with legal power, not limited to industry oversight.
- oversight body
More formal; emphasizes the monitoring role rather than the enforcement role.
用法筆記
Can refer either to a government agency or to an individual official within such an agency. In news reports, it most often refers to the organization itself (e.g., 'the energy regulator said...').