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单词 curb
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curb

Word family adjectivecurbablecurblessnouncurbsidecurbcurbstone
curb1 /kɜːb $ kɜːrb/ ●○○ verb [transitiveT]   kerb
STOP something THAT IS HAPPENINGto control or limit something in order to prevent it from having a harmful effect 控制,抑制,约束
 measures to curb the spread of the virus
控制病毒扩散的措施
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Related topics: Roads
curb2 noun [countableC]  
1 CONTROLan influence which helps to control or limit something 控制,约束,抑制
curb on
 We are trying to keep a curb on their activities.
我们正设法控制他们的活动。
2. American EnglishAmETTR the raised edge of a road, between where people can walk and cars can drive 路缘 SYN British English kerb pavement, sidewalk
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From Longman Business Dictionary
curbcurb1 /kɜːbkɜːrb/ verb [transitiveT]
to control or limit something that has a harmful effect
The new government’s priority is to curb inflation.
curbcurb2 noun [countableC]
a control or limit on something
curb on
The plan called for curbs on government spending.
Origin curb2
(1400-1500) French courbe curve, curved piece of wood or metal, from Latin curvus; → CURVE2
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