"curb" in Chinese (Simplified)
路缘抑制
Definition
“Curb” 可以指人行道的边缘,也可以指控制或限制某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
作为名词,'curb' 在美式英语中指路缘石,英式英语写作 'kerb'。作为动词,指限制或控制某事,常用于'curb your desire'等搭配。作为名词更日常,动词较正式。
Examples
He sat on the curb and waited for the bus.
他坐在**路缘**上等公交车。
Please curb your dog near the park.
请在公园附近**管好**你的狗。
New rules will curb smoking in public places.
新规定将**抑制**公共场所吸烟。
He tripped over the curb while crossing the street at night.
他夜里过马路时被**路缘**绊倒了。
We need to curb our expenses if we want to save money.
如果想存钱,我们需要**控制**开销。
It’s hard to curb your sweet tooth during the holidays.
节日期间很难**抑制**对甜食的渴望。