restraint

Definitions

The noun of restrain. Where the verb is the act of holding back, restraint is either the *quality* of holding yourself back (self-control) or the *thing* that holds you back (a check, a device). show restraint = display self-control.

Common Collocations

• 1.show restraint表现克制
• 2.exercise restraint保持克制
• 3.budget restraint预算限制
• 4.with restraint有节制地

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The crowd showed remarkable restraint despite the provocation.

• 2.

  Spending controls act as a restraint on the budget.