curbing

• 指由路缘石形成的边缘或路牙，通常位于人行道与车道之间，常作为排水系统的一部分。

A noun referring to the edge or border formed by a line of curbstones, typically found between a sidewalk and a roadway, often as part of a gutter system.

1. Edge of a roadB1formal

   A raised edge between a sidewalk and a roadway, typically made of stone or concrete, forming part of a gutter.

   路缘石

   • The car jumped the curbing and hit a lamppost.
   • Workers are repairing the curbing along Main Street.
   • She tripped on the curbing while crossing the road.

   同义词curbcurbstoneedgekerbkerbstonerim

• 动词，指抑制、控制或限制某事物，通常是某种行为、行动或过程。

A verb meaning to restrain, control, or limit something, typically an action, behavior, or process.

1. Restrain or controlB2formal

   To restrain or keep something in check; to limit or control.

   抑制

   • The government introduced new measures to curb inflation.
   • She tried to curb her anger during the argument.
   • We need to curb our spending to save money.

   同义词checkcontaincontrolcurtailinhibitlimitmoderaterestrainsuppresstemper

   反义词encouragefosterincitepromotespur

2. Suppress or hold backB2formal

   To hold back or suppress an emotion, impulse, or action.

   抑制

   • He curbed his enthusiasm to avoid seeming too eager.
   • She curbed the urge to interrupt the speaker.
   • The teacher curbed the students' chatter with a stern look.

   同义词checkcontaincontrolhold backinhibitrein inrepressrestrainstiflesuppress

   反义词allowencouragefosterindulgepromoterelease