restraint
/rɪˈstreɪnt; rɪ`strent/ n
(fml 文)
1 [U] restraining or being restrained 抑制; 遏制; 管制; 约束
submit to/break loose from restraint 忍受[摆脱]束缚
The child's affections were kept under/suffered continualrestraint. 那孩子的感情一直受到压抑.
2 [C] ~ (on sb/sth) thing that checks or controls; restriction 起遏制作用的事物; 管制措施; 约束力
the restraints on the family budget of a limited income 有限的收入对家庭开支预算的约束
throw off the restraints of convention 打破常规
impose restraints on wage settlements 对工资的协议加以限制.
3 [U] ~ (in sth) avoidance of exaggeration or excess; moderation 克制; 节制; 适度
He showed/exercised considerable restraint in not suing for a divorce. 他极力克制自己, 不提出离婚诉讼.
4 (idm 习语) without re`straint without control; freely 无拘无束地; 自由地
talk, weep without restraint 畅谈、 痛哭.