新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

curb

英  [kɜːb]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • curbs

    1[C 可数名词] 控制 , 限制

    A curb on something is a control and limit on it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He called for much stricter curbs on immigration.

    他呼吁对移民实行更为严格的限制。

    例:

    the government's plans to introduce tough curbs on dangerous dogs.

    该政府推行严厉限制恶犬的计划。

    VERB. 动词
  • curbs , curbing , curbed

    1[T 及物动词] 抑制

    If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.

    近义词

    check , restrain

    双语例句

    例:

    advertisements aimed at curbing the spread of AIDS.

    旨在抑制爱滋病蔓延的广告。

    例:

    The president will now enact policies to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

    该总统现将颁布政策以抑制温室气体的排放。

    例:

    Inflation needs to be curbed.

    通货膨胀需要抑制。

    2[T 及物动词] 控制(脾气、行为等)

    If you curb an emotion or your behaviour, you keep it under control.

    近义词

    check , restrain

    双语例句

    例:

    He curbed his temper.

    他控制住了自己的脾气。

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