govern
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/ˈɡʌvərn/
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/ˈɡʌvn/
to rule or control a country and its people by making laws and decisions
The people elect leaders to govern the country and make fair laws.
人民选举领导来治理国家并制定公平的法律。
to control or influence how something works or happens
Strict rules govern how students behave in school to keep everyone safe.
严格的规则管控学生在校行为以确保每个人的安全。
to affect how another word is used in grammar
In English, some verbs govern which words follow them in a sentence.
在英语中,某些动词支配句子中跟随它们的词语。