| 单词 | restrained |
| 释义 | restrained (once / 505 pages) 1adj 2adj Use the adjective restrained to describe something that's kept under control, such as strong emotion or even physical movement. If you're angry but you don't want it to show, you might speak in a restrained manner. Restrained can describe someone or something that is physically immobilized or held back. For example, an angry crowd might have to be restrained by riot police. Or it can mean a different kind of holding back and describe something that is understated and discreet. Actresses who walk the red carpet often avoid attention-getting gowns in favor of more restrained outfits in times of war or national crisis. WORD FAMILYrestrained: restrainedly, unrestrained+/restrain: restrained, restrainer, restraining, restrains, restraint/restrainer: restrainers/restraining: self-restraining/restraint: restraints, self-restraint, unrestraint/unrestrained: unrestrainedly USAGE EXAMPLESApart from signing Norman, McCloughan was restrained in free agency. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) Bates said he mistook his handgun for a stun gun when he shot a restrained Harris during an illegal gun sales sting. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) When a passing motorist picked her up, she was still attached to a chain and her hands were restrained in hose clamps. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) 1 adj under restraint 2Syn|Ant controlled restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds inhibitedheld back or restrained or prevented reservedmarked by self-restraint and reticence closestrictly confined or guarded low-key, low-keyed, subduedrestrained in style or quality unexpansivenot given to high spirits or effusiveness unrestrained not subject to restraint uncontrollednot being under control; out of control freeable to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint uninhibitednot inhibited or restrained unreservednot cautious or reticent excessive, extravagant, exuberant, overweeningunrestrained, especially with regard to feelings freewheelingfree of restraints or rules highflyingextravagant or ambitious or extreme in aims or opinions unbridled, unchecked, uncurbed, ungovernednot restrained or controlled unbuttoned, unlacednot under constraint in action or expression unhampered, unhinderednot slowed or blocked or interfered with 1adj prudent Syn guarded cautious showing careful forethought 2adj not showy or obtrusive Syn quiet unostentatious, unpretending, unpretentious not ostentatious 3adj marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes restrained in his response Syn moderate temperate not extreme in behavior 4adj cool and formal in manner Syn reticent, unemotional undemonstrative not given to open expression of emotion |
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