词组 | kerb |
释义 | kerb ◊ 'curb' Curb can be used as a noun or a verb. If you curb something, you control it and keep it within definite limits. ...proposals to curb the powers of the Home Secretary. A man must decide either to curb his appetites or surrender to them. You can say that someone imposes a curb on something. This requires a curb on public spending. In the sixties spending curbs were relaxed. ◊ 'kerb' Curb is also the American spelling of the noun kerb. There is no difference in pronunciation. The kerb is the raised edge between a pavement and a road. The taxi pulled into the kerb. I pulled up at the curb. |
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