inhibit

动词

1. 1

   抑制、阻碍、妨碍

   High interest rates can inhibit growth in the housing market.

   高利率可能会抑制房市的成长。

2. 2

   抑制、减缓生化、医学

   This drug inhibits the enzyme that causes the inflammation.

   这种药物会抑制造成发炎的酵素。

3. 3

   使拘谨、使放不开常用被动

   Being filmed inhibited the students during the discussion.

   被录影让学生在讨论时放不太开。

4. 4

   克制、压抑

   He could not inhibit his anger when he heard the news.

   他听到消息时无法压抑自己的怒气。