抑制
yì zhì
Definitions
- 1. to inhibit
- 2. to keep down
- 3. to suppress
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Usage notes
Collocations
抑制 is often used with 不住 to express inability to suppress, as in 抑制不住内心的激动。
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 抑制 (suppress emotions/reactions) with 禁止 (forbid/prohibit an action). 抑制 is internal restraint.
Example Sentences
1 shown她努力 抑制 住眼泪。
She tried hard to hold back her tears.
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