新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

curbIELTS重点词汇

英 [kɜːb]

[NOUN, VERB]

词汇频率：

NOUN. 名词

curbs
1. [C 可数名词] 控制 , 限制
A curb on something is a control and limit on it.
双语例句
例：
He called for much stricter curbs on immigration.
他呼吁对移民实行更为严格的限制。
例：
the government's plans to introduce tough curbs on dangerous dogs.
该政府推行严厉限制恶犬的计划。

VERB. 动词

curbs , curbing , curbed
1. [T 及物动词] 抑制
If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
近义词
check , restrain
双语例句
例：
advertisements aimed at curbing the spread of AIDS.
旨在抑制爱滋病蔓延的广告。
例：
The president will now enact policies to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
该总统现将颁布政策以抑制温室气体的排放。
例：
Inflation needs to be curbed.
通货膨胀需要抑制。
2. [T 及物动词] 控制（脾气、行为等）
If you curb an emotion or your behaviour, you keep it under control.
近义词
check , restrain
双语例句
例：
He curbed his temper.
他控制住了自己的脾气。

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