Wordiyorestraint
🇬🇧 UK/rɪ'streɪnt/🇺🇸 US/ri'streint/
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Definitions
n.
The act of controlling or limiting someone or something; self-control or caution in behavior
克制，抑制；约束；限制
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon 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 police showed remarkable restraint when dealing with the angry crowd.
- 2.
She spoke with restraint, choosing her words carefully to avoid conflict.
- 3.
Budget restraints forced the company to cancel several planned projects.