governed

• 名词，指受某一政府统治或治理的人群，即该政府的国民、臣民或治理对象，常用于历史与政治语境。

A noun referring to the body of people who are citizens of a particular government, as used in historical and political contexts.

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1. The governedC1formalpolitical

   The body of people who are citizens of a particular government; those who are subject to the authority of a ruling power.

   被统治者

   • The consent of the governed is the foundation of legitimate government.
   • A just government derives its power from the governed.
   • The rights of the governed must be protected by law.
   • The Declaration of Independence asserts that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

   同义词citizenryelectoratepeoplepopulationpublicruled

• 动词，表示行使权力、控制或影响国家、组织或系统的行为。

A verb used to indicate the act of exercising authority, control, or influence over a state, organization, or system.

1. Rule or controlB2formalpolitical

   To officially control and direct the affairs of a country, state, or organization.

   统治

   • The prime minister governs the country with a cabinet of ministers.
   • A new council was elected to govern the city.
   • The king governed the kingdom for over forty years.

   同义词administercontroldirectmanageregulaterulesupervise

   反义词disobeyfollowmismanagemisruleobeyservesubmityield

2. Influence or determineB2formal

   To have a controlling influence over something, such as a decision, process, or behavior.

   决定

   • Several factors govern the success of a business.
   • The rules of grammar govern how sentences are structured.
   • Market forces govern the price of goods.

   同义词controldecidedeterminedirectguideinfluenceregulateshape