单词 | restraint |
释义 | restraint n.   1. the act or an instance of restraining or being restrained.   2. a stoppage; a check; a controlling agency or influence.   3. a self-control; avoidance of excess or exaggeration. b austerity of literary expression.   4. reserve of manner.   5. confinement, esp. because of insanity.   6. something which restrains or holds in check. Phrases and idioms in restraint of in order to restrain. restraint of trade action seeking to interfere with free-market conditions. Etymology: ME f. OF restreinte fem. past part. of restreindre: see RESTRAIN |
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