restrain /rɪˈstreɪn/ verb restrains; restrained; restraining
restrains; restrained; restraining
Learner's definition of RESTRAIN
[+ object]
1
: to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something阻止，约束（某人或动物） -
He could not restrain the dog from attacking.他无法阻止这只狗的扑咬。
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I wanted to have another serving, but I somehow restrained myself. = I somehow restrained myself from having another serving.我本想再吃一份，但还是忍住了。
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He could restrain himself no longer.他再也忍不住了。
2
: to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by using physical force（用武力）约束，限制 3
: to keep (something) under control控制（某事物）