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regulator 音标拼音: [r'ɛgjəl ,etɚ] n. 调整者,校准者,调整器,标准钟 调整者,校准者,调整器,标准钟 regulator调整器 regulator n 1: any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. 2: an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest 3: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine ( as by controlling the supply of fuel) [ synonym: { governor}, { regulator}] Regulator \ Reg" u* la` tor\ (- l?` t? r), n. 1. One who, or that which, regulates. [ 1913 Webster] 2. ( Mach.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion, as: ( a) The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. ( b) The governor of a steam engine. ( c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive. [ 1913 Webster] 3. A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See { Astronomical clock} ( a), under { Clock}. [ 1913 Webster] 4. A member of a volunteer committee which, in default of the lawful authority, undertakes to preserve order and prevent crimes; also, sometimes, one of a band organized for the comission of violent crimes. [ U. S.] [ 1913 Webster] A few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the Regulators. -- Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster]
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