彼は怒りを抑えることができなかった。
He could not suppress his anger.
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I need to curb my expenses this month.
彼は衝動を抑えることができず、大きな声を出してしまった。
He couldn't suppress the urge and ended up shouting out loud.
政府は市場の混乱を抑えるために介入した。
The government intervened to suppress the market turmoil.
被害を最小限に抑えた。
The damage was kept to a minimum.
余分な出費を抑える。
To cut down on extra expenses.
毎月の支出を抑える必要がある。
It is necessary to curb monthly expenses.
自分への腹立ちを抑えることができなかった。
I couldn't suppress my anger at myself.
政府は急激なインフレを抑えるため、新たな経済対策を打ち出した。
The government announced new economic measures to curb rapid inflation.
予算を抑えるために、エコノミークラスの航空券を予約した。
I booked an economy class ticket to stay within the budget.
Usage Notes
Used for controlling feelings, limiting costs, or physically holding something down.
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