/rɪ'streɪnt; rɪ`strent/
n (fml 文)
1 [U] restraining or being restrained 抑制; 遏制; 管制; 约束
*submit to/break loose from restraint 忍受[摆脱]束缚
* The child's affections were kept under/suffered continualrestraint. 那孩子的感情一直受到压抑.
2 [C] ~ (on sb/sth) thing that checks or controls; restriction 起遏制作用的事物; 管制措施; 约束力
*the restraints on the family budget of a limited income 有限的收入对家庭开支预算的约束
* throw off the restraints of convention 打破常规
* impose restraints on wage settlements 对工资的协议加以限制.
3 [U] ~ (in sth) avoidance of exaggeration or excess; moderation 克制; 节制; 适度
*He showed/exercised considerable restraint in not suing for a divorce. 他极力克制自己, 不提出离婚诉讼.
4 (idm 习语) without re`straint without control; freely 无拘无束地; 自由地
*talk, weep without restraint 畅谈、痛哭.

n
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: restreinte, from restreindre; RESTRAIN]
[U]
calm sensible controlled behaviour, especially in a situation when it is difficult to stay calm
　The police were praised for their restraint in handling the demonstrators.
show/exercise restraint
　He urged the millions of protesters to exercise restraint.
[>C usually plural, U]
a rule or principle that limits what people can do
restraint on
　Opposition politicians have called for restraints on public spending.
　The government has imposed restraints on corporate mergers.
[U]formal
physical force that is used to hold someone back, especially because they are likely to be violent
　Sometimes police officers have to use physical restraint to control dangerous prisoners.
[C]
something that prevents someone from moving freely, such as a rope or a seat belt