govern
UK/'gʌvәn/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To rule or control a country, organization, or people; to influence or determine the behavior of something.
统治，管理；支配，控制
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgovernother
=govern
Common Collocations
- 1.govern a country统治一个国家
- 2.govern wisely明智地统治
- 3.governing body管理机构
Example Sentences
- 1.
The president works to govern the country fairly and justly.
- 2.
Laws govern how people interact within society.