inhibit
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to stop or slow down something from happening
Cold weather can inhibit plant growth in the garden.
寒冷的天气会抑制花园中植物的生长。
to make someone too nervous or shy to do something
Shyness can inhibit people from speaking in public.
害羞会抑制人们在公共场合发言。