新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

containment

英  [kənˈteɪnmənt]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 遏制

    Containment is the action or policy of keeping another country's power or area of control within acceptable limits or boundaries.

    2[U 不可数名词] 控制

    The containment of something dangerous or unpleasant is the act or process of keeping it under control within a particular area or place.

    近义词

    control

    双语例句

    例:

    Fire crews are hoping they can achieve full containment of the fire before the winds pick up.

    消防队员们希望他们能够在起风前对大火做到完全控制。