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restraint

UK //rɪˈstreɪnt//US //rɪˈstreɪnt//

词源

源自中古法语 'restreinte',原意为'限制',最终来自拉丁语 'restringere'(重新绑紧)。

noun

❶ 指克制自己行为或情绪的能力,避免过度或冲动。常用于描述在压力下仍能保持冷静的状态。

“He showed great restraint when dealing with the rude customer.”

(他在应对粗鲁的顾客时表现出极大的克制。)

“The police used restraint in handling the protest.”

(警方在处理抗议活动时保持了克制。)

❶ 指限制或约束某人或某物的装置、规则或措施。常用于物理或法律层面的限制。

“The prisoner was placed in restraints.”

(囚犯被戴上了镣铐。)

“The new law imposes restraints on corporate spending.”

(新法律对企业支出施加了限制。)

同义词:self-control, limitation, constraint, restriction, moderation

常见短语

without restraint — 指毫无顾忌地做某事,完全不受限制或控制的状态。

“The children played without restraint in the park.”

(孩子们在公园里毫无拘束地玩耍。)

exercise restraint — 刻意控制自己的行为或情绪,避免过度反应。

“Diplomats must exercise restraint in tense situations.”

(外交官在紧张局势中必须保持克制。)