restrain
v[Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth(from sth/doing sth) hold back sb/sth from movementor action; keep sb/sth under control or in check 抑制或遏制某人[某事物]; 管制; 约束
restrain one's anger, laughter, tears 抑制住愤怒、 笑声、 眼泪
restrain one's natural urges, impulses, etc 克制住欲望、 冲动等
I must learn to restrain myself, eg not say what I think. 我得学会约束自己.
The police had difficulty in restraining the crowd from rushing on to the pitch. 警方难以阻止人群涌入球场.
You don't keep your word. Why didn't you tell me then? I've been looking forward to it. How can you change your mind at last minute?
你不守信用。为什么那时不告诉我呢?我一直都盼望着它呢。你怎么能在最后时刻改变主意呢?
However, in recent times the old-age pension has only been paid to the poorest people because there has been an increase in the number of people out of work.189