Word · Frequency #19598
restraining
/riˈstreiniŋ/
adjective
抑制的；遏制的；控制的
keeping under control; limiting or holding back
常指限制行动或行为
In use
The restraining order prevents him from contacting her.
She spoke in a restraining tone, trying to calm the argument.
The restraining force of the brakes stopped the car smoothly.
restrain sb/sth from doing sth
常用于正式或法律语境，表示阻止某人做某事。
The officer is restraining the suspect from escaping.
警官正在制止嫌犯逃跑。
be restrained by sth
被动结构，强调受控的对象。
The dog is being restrained by its owner.
那只狗正被主人拴住。
restrain oneself (from doing sth)
表示自我克制，常与 from 连用。
He is restraining himself from shouting.
他正在克制自己不喊叫。
Common mistakes
He restraining his anger.He restrains his anger.
将现在分词误用作谓语动词，正确用法应为一般现在时第三人称单数形式。
He showed great restraining.He showed great restraint.
混淆了形容词形式与名词形式，表示“克制”应用名词restraint。
Connections
Confusing words
- constraining
- 强制性的；约束的 · constraining 强调外力或规则迫使，而 restraining 侧重主动抑制或控制。
- refraining
- 克制；避免 · refraining 指主语自己忍住不做某事（及物后接 from），而 restraining 是主语控制他人或他物。
Word family
- restrainings
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用作定语或表语
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