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.
警察不得不制止憤怒的人群向前衝。
to stop yourself from doing or feeling something you want to do
She had to restrain herself from eating the whole cake.
她不得不克制自己不吃掉整個蛋糕。
to keep something from growing too much or too fast
New laws restrain the spread of harmful chemicals.
新法律限制了有害化學物質的擴散。