restrain
verb
rɪˈstreɪn
verb
1
to
stop
someone
from
doing
something,
often
by
using
physical
force
〔常指用武力〕阻止，制止，抑制
restrain
sb
from
doing
sth
I
had
to
restrain
her
from
running
out
into
the
street.
我必须阻止她跑到街上去。
He
had
to
be
restrained
from
using
violence.
不得不制止他使用暴力。
2
to
control
your
own
emotions
or
behaviour
克制，控制，忍住〔情绪、行为〕
Renwick
restrained
a
feeling
of
annoyance.
伦威克忍住了不悦的情绪。
restrain
yourself
(from
doing
something)
She
could
barely
restrain
herself
from
hitting
him.
她差点就忍不住要去打他。
3
to
control
or
limit
something
that
is
increasing
too
much
抑制，控制〔增长太多的东西〕
Price
rises
should
restrain
consumer
spending.
价格上涨会抑制消费支出。