restraint

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по сдерживанию, контролю или ограничению чего-либо или кого-либо, а также устройство, используемое для этой цели.

A noun referring to the act of holding back, controlling, or limiting something or someone, or a device used for such a purpose.

1. Self-controlB2formal

   The quality of controlling one's own emotions, impulses, or actions.

   Сдержанность

   • He showed great restraint by not reacting to the insult.
   • She exercised restraint in her spending habits.
   • The teacher praised the student for his restraint during the argument.

   Синонимыcalmnesscomposurecontrolcoolnessmoderationself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Антонимыabandonimpetuosityimpulsivenessrecklessnessunrestraint

2. Physical restrictionB2formal

   A device or measure used to limit movement or prevent escape.

   Ограничение

   • The prisoner was placed in restraints for safety.
   • The doctor used a restraint to keep the patient still during the procedure.
   • The seatbelt acts as a restraint in case of an accident.

   Синонимыbondchainfetterhandcuffhobblemanacleshacklestraitjackettethertrammel

   Антонимыallowancefreedomlibertyrelease

3. Limitation or restrictionB2formal

   A rule or condition that limits or controls something.

   Ограничение

   • The budget restraints prevented them from expanding the project.
   • There are legal restraints on what can be published.
   • The company faced restraints due to new regulations.

   Синонимыcapcheckconstraintcontrolcurblimitationmoderationrestriction

   Антонимыfreedomlibertylicensepermissiveness