Contain

(v.)

(a)

keep (sth/oneself) under control; keep within limits; hold back

控制（某事物/自己）；抑制；克制

e.g. I was so furious I couldn't contain myself, i.e. had to express my feelings.

我气极了，无法克制自己。

e.g. Please contain your enthusiasm for a moment.

请你暂且控制住感情。

e.g. She could hardly contain her excitement.

她抑制不住内心的激动。

(b)

prevent (sth) from spreading harmfully or becoming more serious

阻止（某事物）的蔓延或恶化

e.g. Has the revolt been contained?

叛乱是否已受到遏止？

e.g. contain the spread of drugs

遏制毒品问题蔓延

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