noun🔗Share路缘，路边石 A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)"The taxi stopped at the curb so I could get out. "出租车停在了路边石旁，这样我就可以下车了。areaarchitecturebuildingtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share井沿， 边沿。 A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening."The stone curb around the well prevented anyone from accidentally falling in. "井沿周围的石砌边沿防止人们不小心掉进去。architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share约束，限制。 Something that checks or restrains; a restraint."The new school rules are a curb on students using their phones during class. "新的校规约束了学生上课期间使用手机。actiongovernmentlawpolicesocietytendencytrafficvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share笼头, 马嚼子 A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain."The experienced rider knew exactly how to adjust the curb to give her horse precise signals during the complex dressage movements. "那位经验丰富的骑手深知如何调整笼头（马嚼子），以便在复杂的盛装舞步动作中向她的马发出精确的指令。animalvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share路缘，路边石。 A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.""My mom waited at the curb outside the airport to pick me up after my flight." "我妈妈在机场外的路边等我，飞机落地后她来接我。architecturevehicletrafficareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share飞节后肿，飞节弯肿。 A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness."The vet diagnosed a curb on the horse's hind leg, explaining that it would likely cause lameness and require rest. "兽医诊断出这匹马的后腿得了飞节弯肿，并解释说这可能会导致跛行，需要休息。animaldiseasebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抑制，控制，约束。 To check, restrain or control.""Curb your dog.""请管好你的狗。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抑制，遏制。 To rein in."To curb his spending, Mark started bringing lunch from home instead of eating out. "为了抑制花销，马克开始从家里带午饭，而不是在外面吃。actiontendencygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share约束，限制. To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth."The city will curb the riverbank with stones to prevent further erosion. "为了防止进一步的侵蚀，市政府将用石头加固河岸。architecturebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share压制，制止 To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp."The gang threatened to curb their rival if they didn't stop selling drugs in their territory. "那帮派威胁说，如果他们的竞争对手不停止在他们的地盘上卖毒品，就要压制他们，让他们吃不了兜着走。inhumanactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share蹭到马路牙子, 撞到路沿. To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb."The speeding car curbed its front left tire when it swerved to avoid the parked bicycle. "那辆超速行驶的汽车为了避开停放的自行车，猛打方向盘，结果把左前轮胎蹭到了马路牙子上。vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share弯曲，使弯曲。 To bend or curve."The carpenter had to curb the strip of wood to fit the curved window frame. "木匠必须把那条木板弯曲，才能安装到弧形的窗框上。actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share蜷伏，畏缩。 To crouch; to cringe."The puppy, frightened by the loud noise, tried to curb behind the sofa. "小狗被巨大的噪音吓坏了，试图蜷伏在沙发后面。actionbodyattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
