to limit or control something unwanted a limit on an activity or behaviour the raised edge between a road and pavement

curb

/kɜːb/ · /kɝːb/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5494 in the learning path

控制；抑制

Definitions

v. to limit or control something unwanted

控制；抑制

n. a limit on an activity or behaviour

限制；约束

n. the raised edge between a road and pavement

路缘石（美式）

I try to curb my spending by cooking at home.

我尽量在家做饭，以控制开支。

Cities can curb air pollution by improving public transport and encouraging residents to cycle.

城市可以通过改善公共交通和鼓励居民骑车来抑制空气污染。

作动词指抑制；路缘石在英式英语中拼作kerb。

What does curb mean?: to limit or control something unwanted a limit on an activity or behaviour the raised edge between a road and pavement
How is curb pronounced?: UK /kɜːb/, US /kɝːb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.