curb

英 [kɜːb] 美 [kɝb]
  • n. 抑制;路边;勒马绳
  • vt. 控制;勒住

助记提示


1. Latin curvus, from curvare "bend" => curb "enclosed or curved framework".
2. => "strap passing under the jaw of a horse" (used to restrain the animal).
3. curb “克步”→抑制

双语例句


1. Wade released the hand brake and pulled away from the curb.
韦德松开手刹驶离路边。

来自柯林斯例句

2. A large, shiny black limo pulled up to the curb.
一辆闪亮的黑色豪华大轿车在路边停下。

来自柯林斯例句

3. You must curb your extravagant tastes.
你必须控制自己铺张奢侈的嗜好。

来自柯林斯例句

4. He needs to learn to curb his temper.
他得学着控制自己的脾气。

来自《权威词典》

5. I began to curb my appetite for food and drink.
我开始节制饮食.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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