n.[C]

1. 勒马绳
2. 控制，约束，抑制
   The public demanded a curb on military spending.

   公众要求限制军事开支。

3. 路边，（人行道旁的）镶边石，边栏
   He parked his car close to the curb.

   他将汽车停在紧靠人行道路缘的地方。

4. 井栏

vt.

1. 给（马）装上勒马绳，勒住
2. 控制，遏制
   Measures have been taken to curb inflation.

   已采取措施抑制通货膨胀。

3. 给……加镶边石

n.

1. a control or limit:
   curbs on cigarette advertising.
   ▸ (also curb bit) a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.
2. N. Amer. variant spelling of kerb.
3. a swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament.

v.