suppress; stabilize; keep under control
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to suppress; to stabilize; to keep under control
formalOften used in economic or administrative contexts regarding prices, or in describing one's emotional control. It implies bringing something from a high or volatile state down to a stable, normal level.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
cǎi采
qǔ取
duō多
xiàng项
cuò措
shī施
lái来
píng平
yì抑
wù物
jià价
。
The government adopted multiple measures to stabilize prices.
Tā他
shēn深
xī吸
yī一
kǒu口
qì气
，
jìn尽
lì力
shǐ使
zì自
jǐ己
de的
nù怒
huǒ火
píng平
yì抑
xià下
lái来
。
He took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress his anger.
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Wèi为
le了
píng平
yì抑
shì市
chǎng场
tóu投
jī机
xíng行
wéi为
，
yāng央
háng行
tí提
gāo高
le了
lì利
lǜ率
。
To curb market speculation, the central bank raised interest rates.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xīn新
yào药
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
píng平
yì抑
guò过
dù度
de的
miǎn免
yì疫
fǎn反
yìng应
。
This new drug helps to suppress excessive immune responses.