B1 verb Formal

遏制

/ɤ tʂɻ/

To prevent something (usually something negative) from growing, spreading, or becoming worse by using force, control, or regulation.

Examples

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1

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.

2

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.

3

法律应当严厉遏制网络犯罪。

The law should strictly crack down on cybercrime.

Word Family

Verb
遏制
Adjective
被遏制的
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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

1

政府采取措施遏制房价过快上涨。

business

The government took measures to curb the excessively rapid rise in housing prices.

2

这种药物可以有效遏制病毒的扩散。

academic

This drug can effectively contain the spread of the virus.

3

法律应当严厉遏制网络犯罪。

formal

The law should strictly crack down on cybercrime.

4

他努力遏制住内心的愤怒。

everyday

He tried hard to restrain his inner anger.

5

为了遏制污染,工厂被强行关闭了。

informal

In order to curb pollution, the factory was forcibly closed.

Word Family

Verb
遏制
Adjective
被遏制的

Common Collocations

遏制增长 to curb growth
遏制势头 to stop the momentum
遏制蔓延 to contain the spread
有效遏制 effectively contain
遏制腐败 to curb corruption

Common Phrases

无法遏制

uncontrollable

遏制通胀

curb inflation

遏制犯罪

contain crime

Often Confused With

遏制 vs 抑制

抑制 is often used for biological or psychological processes (like inhibiting growth or feelings); 遏制 is more for social or environmental trends.

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Usage Notes

A high-scoring word for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing environmental protection or economic regulation.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for positive things; you don't '遏制' happiness or progress.

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Memory Tip

Think of '遏' (to stop/prevent) and '制' (to control/restrict).

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Word Origin

From '遏' (to stop) and '制' (to systemize/control).

Grammar Patterns

遏制 + [negative trend/spread/rise]

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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