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抑制
yìzhì
Description
抑制的意思是让某种感觉、行为或者东西不发展，把它控制住。
The meaning of 抑制 is to prevent a feeling, behavior, or thing from developing and to control it.
这个词常用在正式的说话或者写文章里，比如抑制感情、抑制价格。
This word is often used in formal speech or writing, for example, 抑制感情 (suppress emotions), 抑制价格 (control prices).
Meanings
抑制yìzhì
to restrain or hold back (feelings, urges)
他努力抑制自己的怒气。
He tried hard to suppress his anger.
抑制yìzhì
to control or curb (growth, prices)
政府想抑制房价上涨。
The government wants to curb the rise in housing prices.
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Notes
- Etymology
抑 (press down) + 制 (control), together meaning to hold down and keep in check.
- Nuance
more formal than 控制; often used for emotions or economic trends.
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