The Open Dictionary

restrained

形容词

UK/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US/rɪˈstreɪnd/

定义 restrained 形容词

  1. Characterized by calmness and control in one's actions or emotions.

    • She expected him to explode in anger, but he remained remarkably restrained.

    • She displayed a highly restrained demeanor during the negotiations.

    • Despite facing criticism, he maintained a calm and restrained approach.

  2. Subject to limitations or restrictions; kept under control.

    • The government implemented a more restrained fiscal spending policy.

    • The artist used a restrained palette of colors in his painting.

    • The project's scope was restrained due to budget limitations.