vt.

1. 統治；管理
   Who really governs this country?

   誰真正統治著這個國家？

2. 決定，指導，影響
   The need for money governs his behavior.

   對金錢的需求左右著他的行為。

3. 控制（感情等）
   Govern your temper.

   不要發脾氣。

4. 【文】支配（如動詞決定它後面的代名詞的文法形式）

vi.

1. 進行統治，執政，管理
   In Britain the sovereign reigns but does not govern.

   在英國，君主稱王，但不治理國家。

2. 居支配地位

v.

1. conduct the policy and affairs of (a state, organization, or people).
   ▸control or influence.
2. constitute a rule, standard, or principle for.
   ▸serve to decide (a legal case).
3. Grammar  (of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case.