遏制
To prevent something (usually something negative) from growing, spreading, or becoming worse by using force, control, or regulation.
Examples
3 of 5政府采取措施遏制房价过快上涨。
The government took measures to curb the excessively rapid rise in housing prices.
这种药物可以有效遏制病毒的扩散。
This drug can effectively contain the spread of the virus.
法律应当严厉遏制网络犯罪。
The law should strictly crack down on cybercrime.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '遏' (to stop/prevent) and '制' (to control/restrict).
Quick Quiz
新法律旨在___森林砍伐的规模。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 遏制
Examples
政府采取措施遏制房价过快上涨。
businessThe government took measures to curb the excessively rapid rise in housing prices.
这种药物可以有效遏制病毒的扩散。
academicThis drug can effectively contain the spread of the virus.
法律应当严厉遏制网络犯罪。
formalThe law should strictly crack down on cybercrime.
他努力遏制住内心的愤怒。
everydayHe tried hard to restrain his inner anger.
为了遏制污染,工厂被强行关闭了。
informalIn order to curb pollution, the factory was forcibly closed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
无法遏制
uncontrollable
遏制通胀
curb inflation
遏制犯罪
contain crime
Often Confused With
抑制 is often used for biological or psychological processes (like inhibiting growth or feelings); 遏制 is more for social or environmental trends.
Usage Notes
A high-scoring word for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing environmental protection or economic regulation.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for positive things; you don't '遏制' happiness or progress.
Memory Tip
Think of '遏' (to stop/prevent) and '制' (to control/restrict).
Word Origin
From '遏' (to stop) and '制' (to systemize/control).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
新法律旨在___森林砍伐的规模。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 遏制
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