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curb
[英] [kə:b] [美] [kɚb] 生词本

n.

vt.

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1. VERB 控制;抑制;限定;约束 If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits. 

  • ...advertisements aimed at curbing the spread of Aids...

    旨在控制艾滋病传播的广告

  • Inflation needs to be curbed in Russia.

    俄罗斯需要抑制通货膨胀。

  • Curb is also a noun.

    • He called for much stricter curbs on immigration.

      他呼吁对移民采取更严格的限制措施。

2. VERB 控制，约束(情绪或行为) If you curb an emotion or your behaviour, you keep it under control. 

  • He curbed his temper...

    他稳住了情绪。

  • You must curb your extravagant tastes.

    你必须控制自己铺张奢侈的嗜好。

3.   →see: kerb; 
Noun

1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

2. a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

3. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;

  • "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Verb

1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

  • "moderate your alcohol intake"
  • "hold your tongue"
  • "hold your temper"
  • "control your anger"

2. to put down by force or authority;

  • "suppress a nascent uprising"
  • "stamp down on littering"
  • "conquer one's desires"

3. keep to the curb;

  • "curb your dogs"

4. place restrictions on;

  • "curtail drinking in school"

体育

  • 1.跑道凸缘
  • 2.勒马绳
  • 3.马衔索

公路科技

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  • 1.［路］缘石

医学

  • 1.马后足硬瘤：马跟韧带增厚，致因后踝关节背部肿胀而跛行

土木工程

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  • 1.［路］缘石

法律

  • 1.遏制
1. I began to curb my appetite for food and drink.
我开始节制饮食。

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2. She put a curb on her spending.
她限制自己的消费。

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3. The boy sat on the curb and watched the cars go by.
那个男孩坐在马路边石上看过往的车辆。

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4. We can curb juvenile delinquency by education.
我们可以通过教育来控制少年犯罪。

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