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.
寒冷的天氣會抑制花園中植物的生長。
to make someone too nervous or shy to do something
Shyness can inhibit people from speaking in public.
害羞會抑制人們在公共場合發言。