restrain
/rɪˈstreɪn/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6772 in the learning path
制止；限制行动
Definitions
v. to prevent someone or something from moving or acting freely
制止；限制行动
v. to control a feeling, reaction, or increase
克制；抑制
Example
She gently restrained the dog from chasing a squirrel.
她轻轻拉住狗，不让它去追松鼠。
Governments may use tighter lending rules to restrain excessive borrowing and reduce risks in the housing market.
政府可以通过收紧贷款规定来遏制过度借贷，降低住房市场风险。
Collocations
- restrain someone from doing something
- restrain anger
- restrain spending
Word family
- restraint (n.)
- restrained (adj.)
- unrestrained (adj.)
Synonyms
- control
- hold back
Antonyms
- release
Usage tip
常用restrain sb from doing，表示阻止某人做某事。
FAQ
- What does restrain mean?
- to prevent someone or something from moving or acting freely to control a feeling, reaction, or increase
- How is restrain pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈstreɪn/, US /rɪˈstreɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
