restraint
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6057 in the learning path
克制；自制
Definitions
n. control over your feelings, behaviour, or desires
克制；自制
n. a rule or measure that limits actions or freedom
限制；约束
n. a device that prevents someone or something from moving freely
约束装置
Example
She showed restraint and saved the last biscuit for me.
她克制住自己，把最后一块饼干留给了我。
Governments should exercise restraint when introducing restrictions that could limit citizens' access to reliable information.
政府在引入可能限制公民获取可靠信息的规定时，应保持克制。
Collocations
- show restraint
- exercise restraint
- restraints on spending
- child restraint
Word family
- restrain (v.)
- restrained (adj.)
- unrestrained (adj.)
Synonyms
- self-control
Usage tip
表自制通常不可数；表限制常用restraints on。
FAQ
- What does restraint mean?
- control over your feelings, behaviour, or desires a rule or measure that limits actions or freedom a device that prevents someone or something from moving freely
- How is restraint pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈstreɪnt/, US /rɪˈstreɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
