音标:[kə:bz] ;
v. 限制, 克制, 抑制( curb的第三人称单数 )
n an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
n a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
n a stock exchange in New York
n the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
v to put down by force or authority
v keep to the curb
v place restrictions on

curb的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. He parked his car along the curb.他把汽车停靠在路边。
  2. I stood at the curb trying to breathe.我站在人行道沿上想缓口气。
  3. You must try to put a curb on your bad temper.你必须学着克制自己暴躁的脾气。
  4. High interest rates put a curb on spending.高利率抑制了消费
用作及物动词(vt.)
  1. I could be able to curb my desires.我能够抑制住自己的欲望。
  2. We must curb inflation.我们必须控制通货膨胀。
  3. You'd better curb the horse.你最好用缰绳把这匹马拴住。

常见句型

用作动词(v.)
用作及物动词S+~+ n./pron.
  1. You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。
  2. 1
  3. My hunger was curbed by the snack.吃了点心,我的饥饿得到了控制。

词汇搭配

  • curb service <美>路边餐饮服务...
  • curb crawler【美】沿路缘缓慢行驶...
  • curb market股票证券场外交易市场...
  • curb inflation制止通货膨胀...
  • curb stone侧石
  • curb roof复折屋顶,斜折线形屋...
  • curb inlet道牙进水口
  • curb stock场外交易的证券...
  • well curb井口护井圈,井栏...
  • curb weight(英:kerb we...
  • curb girder侧梁,缘梁,边梁...
  • above curb路边高程以上的...
  • flush curb平齐路缘
  • curb chain锁链
  • curb transmitter抑制发射机
  • curb ring转台,转车台...
  • curb plate侧板,测板
  • kerb街头的边石
  • kerbstone curb market场外证券市场...
  • keep a curb on约束

经典引文

  • The big horse pulled at the curb.

    出自:W. Holtby
  • If we curb the power of monarchy and rely upon parliamentary government.

    出自:J. Berger
  • Nim curbed a sharp reply.

    出自:A. Hailey
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