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curb

英[kɜːb] 美[kɝb]
  • n. 抑制;路边;勒马绳
  • vt. 控制;勒住

英英释意


1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
2. a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
3. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"