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v.exercise restraint; (often one's emotions) restrain; constrain; curb; control
他很能克制自己的情感,冷静地对待问题。
He knows perfectly about how to control his own feelings and always stays cool in handling problems.
他非常生气,难以克制。
He was so angry that he could hardly restrain himself.
感情可以克制。
Emotions can be subdued.
克制脾气
keep a check on one's temper
自我克制
restrain oneself
她无法克制自己,突然大笑。
She couldn't help it and burst out laughing.
克制愤怒
restrain one's anger
有关各方应采取克制态度,防止事态扩大。
The parties involved should exercise self-restraint and prevent the situation from getting worse.
表现出极大的克制态度
show enormous restraint
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Word usage
- Note"克制" is different from "控制". The object of "控制" can be the person who does this behaviour, or other people or things; the object of "克制" is the emotions and desires of the person who does this behaviour.