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单词 curb
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curb

​noun countable
UK /kɜː(r)b/
Other entries for this word
curb verb
Word Forms
singularcurb
pluralcurbs
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a rule or control that stops or limits something
    curb on:

    Curbs on the use of mountain bikes in the forest are being called for.

    Synonyms and related words
    Limits, controls and ranges
    red line
    limit
    constraint
  2. 2
    ​Americana kerb at the edge of a road
    Synonyms and related words
    The roadside and its features
    bollard
    bus stop
    curb

curb

​noun countable
US /kɜrb/
Other entries for this word
curb verb
jump the curb phrase
Word Forms
singularcurb
pluralcurbs
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    ​Americanthe edge of a sidewalk (=path built beside a road) that is closest to the road. The British word is kerb

    A car drew up to the curb and stopped.

    Synonyms and related words
    The roadside and its features
    bus stop
    curb
    embankment
  2. 2
    a rule or control that stops or limits something
    curb on:

    Curbs on the use of mountain bikes in the forest are being called for.

    Synonyms and related words
    Limits, controls and ranges
    red line
    limit
    constraint
phrases
jump the curb

curb

​verb transitive
UK /kɜː(r)b/
Other entries for this word
curb noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycurb
he/she/itcurbs
present participlecurbing
past tensecurbed
past participlecurbed
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to control or limit something that is harmful

    Increased interest rates should curb inflation.

    Synonyms and related words
    To limit or control something or someone
    draw a line in the sand
    limit
    control
    1. 1a
      to control an emotion or way of behaving that could cause problems

      You’d better curb that temper of yours.

      Synonyms and related words
      To stop, control or not show emotions
      manage
      suppress
      deal with

curb

​verb transitive
US /kɜrb/
Other entries for this word
curb noun
jump the curb phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycurb
he/she/itcurbs
present participlecurbing
past tensecurbed
past participlecurbed
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to control or limit something that is harmful

    Increased interest rates should curb inflation.

    Synonyms and related words
    To limit or control something or someone
    draw a line in the sand
    limit
    control
    1. 1a
      to control an emotion or way of behaving that could cause problems

      You’d better curb that temper of yours.

      Synonyms and related words
      To stop, control or not show emotions
      manage
      suppress
      deal with
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