restraint/rIˋstrent; rIˈstreInt/n 1 [U] when you behave in a calm way, even though you are angry, excited, or frightened 克制: The police showed great restraint. 警方表现出极大的克制。2 [C,U] something that limits what you can do 限制﹐约束﹐制约: new restraints on public spending 对公共开支的新限制