restraint /rɪˈstreɪnt/ noun plural restraints
plural restraints
Learner's definition of RESTRAINT
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[count] somewhat formal : a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something约束措施;管制措施 —
usually plural通常用复数 —
often + on 2
[count] formal : a device that limits a person's movement安全装置;约束装置 3
[noncount] : control over your emotions or behavior克制;抑制 -
His angry response showed a lack of restraint.他的愤怒反应显出缺乏克制力。
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The government has acted with restraint in dealing with this crisis.政府在处理这场危机中表现得很克制。
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You should exercise restraint.你应该保持克制。
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[noncount] formal : physical force that prevents someone from moving(武力)阻止,制止,制伏