英汉词典

1. 控制;抑制;限定;约束
    If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.

    e.g. ...advertisements aimed at curbing the spread of Aids...
           旨在控制艾滋病传播的广告
    e.g. Inflation needs to be curbed in Russia.
           俄罗斯需要抑制通货膨胀。

2. 控制，约束(情绪或行为)
    If you curb an emotion or your behaviour, you keep it under control.

    e.g. He curbed his temper...
           他稳住了情绪。
    e.g. You must curb your extravagant tastes.
           你必须控制自己铺张奢侈的嗜好。

3. -> see kerb