n.(名词)
1)A concrete border or row of joined stones forming part of a gutter along the edge of a street.
路缘:形成街道边沿一部分的排水沟的明确界限或砌成的一排石头
2)An enclosing framework, such as that around a skylight.
围栏:一种围起来的结构,如天窗周围的围栏
3) A raised margin along an edge used to confine or strengthen.
围边:沿着边缘用来限制或加固的突起边沿
4)Something that checks or restrains:
抑制物,限制物:
High interest rates put a curb on spending.
高利率抑制了消费
5)A chain or strap that passes under a horse's lower jaw and serves in conjunction with the bit to restrain the horse.
马勒,马衔索:一条穿过马下颚的绳子或皮带,与马衔铁连接用来控制马
v.tr.(及物动词)
curbed, curb.ing, curbs
1)To check, restrain, or control as if with a curb; rein in.See Synonyms at restrain
抑制:似乎用马勒抑制、限制或控制;控制参见 restrain
2)To lead (a dog) off the sidewalk into the gutter so that it can excrete waste matter.
领狗大小便:领(狗)到人行道外的阴沟处使其排泄废弃物
3)To furnish with a curb.
给…装马勒