同義詞
1. the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events
- jurisdiction
- , sway
- , power
- , authority
- , command
- , dominance
- , domination
- , government
- , mastery
- , leadership
- , rule
- , reign
- , sovereignty
- , supremacy
- , ascendancy
- , predominance
- , hegemony
- , charge
- , management
- , direction
- , guidance
- , supervision
- , superintendence
- , oversight
- , influence
- , prepotence
- , prepotency
- , prepollency
2. the restriction of an activity, tendency, or phenomenon
3. the ability to restrain one's own emotions or actions
- self-control
- , self-restraint
- , restraint
- , self-command
- , self-mastery
- , self-discipline
- , self-possession
- , composure
- , calmness
- , coolness
- , cool
- , countenance
4. a switch or other device by which a device or vehicle is regulated
5. the place from which a system or activity is directed or where a particular item is verified
6. a person or thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment
7. determine the behaviour or supervise the running of
- be in charge of
- , run
- , be in control of
- , manage
- , direct
- , administer
- , head
- , preside over
- , have authority over
- , supervise
- , superintend
- , oversee
- , guide
- , steer
- , command
- , rule
- , govern
- , lead
- , dominate
- , reign over
- , hold sway over
- , hegemonize
- , be at the helm
- , be the boss
- , head up
- , call the shots
- , call the tune
- , be in the driving seat
- , be in the saddle
- , run the show
- , pull the strings
- , rule the roost
- , hold the purse strings
- , have someone/something in the palm of one's hand
- , have someone eating out of one's hand
- , wear the trousers
- , have someone in one's hip pocket
8. limit the level, intensity, or numbers of
- restrain
- , keep in check
- , curb
- , check
- , contain
- , hold back
- , bridle
- , rein in
- , keep a tight rein on
- , subdue
- , suppress
- , repress
- , master
- , damp down
- , keep a/the lid on
- , limit
- , restrict
- , set/impose limits on
- , cap
- , constrain
- , put the brakes on
9. regulate (a mechanical or scientific process)