reg·u·la·tor /ˈrɛgjəˌletɚ/
調整者,校準者,調整器,標準鐘
reg·u·la·tor /ˈrɛgjəˌletɚ/ 名詞
調整器,調節器,控制器,穩定器,調節劑,穩壓器,校準器,調節基因,調壓器,調速器,標準計時儀,管理者,調整者
regulator
調整器
Reg·u·la·tor n.
1. One who, or that which, regulates.
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.
3. A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See Astronomical clock (a), under Clock.
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.]
A few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the Regulators. --Bancroft.
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regulator
n 1: any of various controls or devices for regulating or
controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
2: a 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) [syn: governor]