regime

regime — 名詞

1. a system by which a country is ruled, often one that gained power through force

1.名詞B2
釋義

政權

統治國家的政治體系

a system by which a country is ruled, often one that gained power through force rather than a free vote, and that depends on strict control instead of public approval

例句

The military regime collapsed after months of nationwide protests against its harsh policies.

歷經數月全國性的抗議後,這個軍事政權終於垮臺了。

military regime — describing an unelected ruling system

Under the new regime, citizens gained the right to vote in local elections.

在新政權之下,公民獲得了在地方選舉中的投票權。

under the + adjective + regime — common prepositional phrase

同義詞
  • government

    neutral term for the group of people who control a country

  • administration

    focuses on those in executive power during a particular period

  • authorities

    more formal; refers to the people or organizations in charge

文法句型

adjective + regime

under + article/determiner + regime

用法筆記

Often carries a negative or critical tone, suggesting a government that rules by force or without democratic legitimacy. 'Government' is neutral; 'administration' focuses on the executive branch during a particular period. 'Regime' implies a critical judgment about the system's fairness.

常見錯誤

The regime of Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
The government of Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
💡'regime' sounds critical and is not used for well-established democracies in neutral contexts.
The new president changed the economic regime.
The new president changed the economic policy.
💡'regime' for economic policy is acceptable but very formal; 'policy' or 'system' is more natural in most contexts.

2. a particular set of rules, methods, or procedures for how a business, industry,

2.名詞B2
釋義

制度;體系

組織或機構的運作規則

a particular set of rules, methods, or procedures for how a business, industry, or other organization operates

例句

The company introduced a new tax regime that simplified its annual reporting process.

這家公司推行了一套新的稅務制度,簡化了年度申報流程。

tax regime — noun + regime collocation for rules

Under the current regulatory regime, all banks must hold enough money to cover unexpected losses.

在現行的監管體系下,所有銀行都必須持有足夠資金以應付意外損失。

regulatory regime — describing a formal system of rules

同義詞
  • system

    broader, less formal; the most common alternative

  • framework

    emphasises the structure that holds rules together

  • set of rules

    more explicit; good for explaining to learners

文法句型

adjective + regime

noun + regime

用法筆記

Unlike the political sense, this meaning is neutral or even positive in tone. It is most common in formal writing about business, law, education, and public policy. For everyday routines, 'system' or 'arrangement' is more natural.

常見錯誤

We need a new regime for cleaning the office every evening.
We need a new system for cleaning the office every evening.
💡'regime' sounds overly formal and political for everyday tasks.

3. a set of fixed habits covering what a person eats, how they move their body, or

3.名詞B2
釋義

養生法

固定的飲食、運動或治療計畫

a set of fixed habits covering what a person eats, how they move their body, or what medicine they take, aimed at keeping them fit or helping them get better after being sick

例句

Her daily exercise regime includes thirty minutes of swimming followed by light stretching.

她每天的運動養生法包括三十分鐘的游泳和緩和的伸展。

daily exercise regime — collocation for fitness routines

The doctor recommended a strict dietary regime for patients with high blood pressure.

醫師建議高血壓患者採用嚴格的飲食養生法。

strict dietary regime — medical advice collocation

同義詞
  • regimen

    the standard term for a health plan; more common than 'regime'

  • routine

    less formal, broader, used for everyday habits

  • program

    common in fitness and medical contexts

文法句型

adjective + regime

regime + of + noun

用法筆記

This sense overlaps with 'regimen', which is the more common word for health and diet plans. 'Regime' in this meaning is slightly more formal and less frequent. In everyday conversation, 'routine', 'program', or 'plan' is more natural.

常見錯誤

She started a strict exercise regime and immediately ran ten kilometres.
She started a strict exercise regimen and gradually increased her running distance.
💡For health and fitness plans, 'regimen' is the standard word; 'regime' can sound like a political system.