restrained

• 形容某人或某事冷静、克制，不表现出强烈情感或过度行为。

Describes someone or something that is calm, controlled, and not showing strong emotions or excessive behavior.

1. Controlled or moderateB2formal

   Showing self-control or moderation; not excessive or extreme.

   克制的

   • Her restrained response surprised everyone in the room.
   • The decor was elegant and restrained, with minimal colors.
   • He gave a restrained performance, holding back his emotions.

   同义词controlleddisciplinedmeasuredmoderatereservedsobertemperate

   反义词excessiveextremeimmoderateintemperateuncontrolledunrestrained

2. Physically held backB2formal

   Prevented from moving or acting freely.

   被束缚的

   • The prisoner was restrained with handcuffs.
   • The dog was restrained by a short leash.
   • The patient had to be restrained for his own safety.

   同义词boundcheckedconstrainedfetteredimpededrestrictedshackledtied

   反义词freeuncheckedunconfinedunrestrained

• 表示抑制、控制或阻止某人或某物自由行动的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of holding back, controlling, or preventing someone or something from acting freely.

1. Keep under controlB2formal

   To prevent someone or something from doing something; to keep in check.

   克制

   • She had to restrain her anger during the argument.
   • The police officer restrained the suspect until backup arrived.
   • He could barely restrain his excitement when he heard the news.

   同义词checkconstraincontaincontrolcurbcurtailhold backinhibitlimitsuppress

   反义词freeinciteliberatereleaseunleash

2. Limit or restrictB2formal

   To place limits on the extent, access, or growth of something.

   限制

   • The government decided to restrain spending on non-essential projects.
   • New regulations will restrain the company's expansion plans.
   • They had to restrain their use of water during the drought.

   同义词capcheckconfineconstraincontrolcurbinhibitlimitregulaterestrict

   反义词expandextendfreeliberatereleaseunleash

3. Hold back physicallyB2formal

   To physically prevent movement or action; to confine.

   身体上制止

   • The guards had to restrain the prisoner who was trying to escape.
   • She used a rope to restrain the dog from running into the street.
   • The patient had to be restrained for his own safety during the seizure.

   同义词bindconfineconstraincurbfetterholdimmobilizeinhibitleashpinpreventrestrictshacklestoptether

   反义词freeliberatereleaseunbindunleashunloose

4. Deter or compelC1formal

   To discourage or prevent someone from doing something, often through threats or authority.

   约束

   • The threat of legal action restrained him from making false claims.
   • Fear of failure restrained her from taking risks in her career.
   • The teacher's stern look restrained the students from misbehaving.

   同义词checkcurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibitprevent

   反义词allowencouragegoadincitepermitpromptspururge