restrain
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/rɪˈstreɪn/
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/rɪˈstreɪn/
to stop someone or something from doing something, often by holding them back
The police had to restrain the angry crowd from rushing forward.
警察は怒っている群衆が前進するのを制止しなければならなかった。
to stop yourself from doing or feeling something you want to do
She had to restrain herself from eating the whole cake.
彼女はケーキ全体を食べてしまわないよう自分を抑えなければならなかった。
to keep something from growing too much or too fast
New laws restrain the spread of harmful chemicals.
新しい法律は有害な化学物質の拡散を抑制する。