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curb

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: curbsQuá khứ: curbedPhân từ 2: curbedV-ing: curbing

This word carries a strong sense of artificial limitation. It suggests a boundary that is intentionally placed to prevent something from spilling over or escaping control. When used as a verb, it often describes a conscious effort to suppress a natural urge or a systemic attempt to slow down a growing problem. In its physical noun form, it represents the hard transition between a safe pedestrian zone and a dangerous roadway. This physical boundary mirrors the metaphorical meaning of the verb, acting as a literal stop-gap that keeps traffic from encroaching on the sidewalk.

Countable when referring to the physical concrete edges of a street. Uncountable when referring to the act of restraint or the general concept of limiting something.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To restrain or keep in check.

"The government took measures to curb inflation."

Nội động từ

[someone]

To limit one's own impulses or behavior.

"He had to curb his anger during the meeting."

Danh từ

[something]

The stone or concrete edge of a sidewalk.

"The car tire bumped against the curb."

Từ liên quan

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