keep a curb on

• 约束；控制；抑制

keep a curb on的用法和样例：

例句

1. The rabble must be kept in a short leash.
   对这种下等人必须严加约束。
2. I made a conscious effort to get there on time.
   我刻意约束自己准时到达那里。
3. You should learn to keep your temper under control.
   你应该学会控制自己的脾气。
4. She's really had him on a string.
   她真的已完全控制了他。
5. Measures have been taken to curb inflation.
   已采取措施抑制通货膨胀。
6. There is a need for a curb on downloading papers.
   有必要抑制下载论文的势头。