Wordiyo

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 English
governother
=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.

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