inhibition
/ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃn, ˌɪnɪˈb-; ˌɪnhɪ`bɪʃən, ˌɪnɪ`b-/ n
1 [U] inhibiting or being inhibited 抑制; 阻止; 禁止; 受抑制
Inhibition of natural impulses may cause psychological problems. 压抑自然的冲动可能会引起心理上的问题.
2 [C] inability to act naturally or spontaneously 抑制力
Alcohol weakens a person's inhibitions, ie makes him behave more naturally. 酒精能削弱人的抑制力.
(infml 口) She had no inhibitions about asking for more, ie did so without hesitation. 她毫无顾忌, 要求再多给她一些.