restraining

UK/rɪ'strenɪŋ/US/ri'streiniŋ/

Definitions

adj.

Acting to hold back or limit someone or something.

起约束/制止作用的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

straindraw tight, bind

-ingcontinuous / action of

=restraining

Present participle of restrain used attributively. Best known in restraining order — a court order that holds someone back from approaching another person.

Root strain still carries 57 more words

Common Collocations

1.restraining order限制令／禁止令
2.restraining force约束力
3.[restraining effect]抑制效果
4.restraining device约束装置

Example Sentences

1.
She took out a restraining order against her former partner.
2.
A restraining hand on his shoulder stopped him from standing up.

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