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.
人民選舉領導來治理國家並制定公平的法律。
to control or influence how something works or happens
Strict rules govern how students behave in school to keep everyone safe.
嚴格的規則管控學生在校行為以確保每個人的安全。
to affect how another word is used in grammar
In English, some verbs govern which words follow them in a sentence.
在英語中,某些動詞支配句子中跟隨它們的詞語。