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in·hib·it /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 抑制，约束
His strict upbringing inhibited him from asking questions. 他所受的严格教养使他怯于提问。
The girl's honesty inhibited her impulse to keep the ring she found. 这姑娘诚实的秉性抑制了她一时想把拾到的戒指据为己有的冲动。
2. 【化】【医】抑制
inhibit oxidation 抑制氧化作用
In 1943, streptomycin was discovered and found to be effective in inhibiting TB. 链霉素在1943年为人所发现，而且证实在抑制结核病方面确有疗效。
3. 〈罕〉禁止，阻止
inhibit the use of firearms 火器的禁用
❷ vi.
起抑制作用
[< inhibēre to restrain < IN-¹ ＋ habēre to have, hold] |