vt.

1. 抑制，遏制
   I couldn't restrain my laughter.

   我禁不住笑了出来。

2. 控制，限制；约束，阻止[（+from）]
   We restrained the children from playing by the railroad.

   我们阻止孩子们在铁路旁边玩耍。

   The government has taken measures to restrain inflation.

   政府已采取措施控制通货膨胀。

3. 管束；监禁

v.

1. prevent from doing something; keep within limits.
   ▸deprive of freedom of movement or personal liberty.
2. repress (a strong emotion).