"action of restraining; means of restraint," early 15c., from Old French restreinte, noun use of fem. past participle of restraindre (see restrain). Sense of "reserve" is from c. 1600.
实用例句
1. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished.
在对皇室进行的新闻报道中，那种由来已久的尊重和收敛意识已经消失了。来自柯林斯例句
2. He sued them for restraint of trade and won.
他控告他们实行贸易管制，并且胜诉了。来自柯林斯例句
3. Gandhi exemplified the virtues of renunciation, asceticism and restraint.
甘地体现了克己、禁欲和自我约束的美德。来自柯林斯例句
4. He urged restraint on the security forces.
他力主对安全部队设限。来自柯林斯例句
5. She exercised all her self-restraint and kept quiet.
