calm and controlled behaviour

He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked. 他表现出极大的克制，面对挑衅泰然处之。

The security forces exercised (= used) great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats. 面对充满敌意的攻击和威胁，安全部队没有进行还击，表现出极大的克制。

something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or that prevents something from growing or increasing

government spending restraints 对政府开支的限制

Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's expansion plans. 建筑空间的缺乏是阻碍这家公司实施其扩建计划的主要原因。

During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment. 在经济衰退时期，政府选择的政策是限制工资增长，而不是削减公共投资。

Synonyms: check (LIMIT)constraintcontrol (POWER)curb (CONTROL)curtailmentlimit limitationrein restriction

to keep a violent person in a way that prevents them from moving freely

The two prisoners were kept under restraint while they were transported between prisons. 在转监途中，两名犯人受到了人身限制。

He'd lashed out at the police officer and been placed under restraint.

In such a situation, an individual can lawfully be placed under restraint.

Prisoners were routinely kept under restraint until the courts declared it illegal without cause.

She'd threatened violence and been placed under restraint.