self-control
noun /ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
[uncountable]- the ability to remain calm and not show your emotions even though you are feeling angry, excited, etc.
自制力；自我控制 - to lose/regain your self-control
失去／恢复自制 - It took all his self-control not to shout at them.
他强压怒火，没有冲他们叫嚷。
- She struggled to keep her self-control.
她竭力保持自制。 - He suddenly lost all self-control and started shouting and swearing.
他突然完全失控，喊叫咒骂起来。 - You should try exercising a little self-control!
你应该试着克制一点儿！
Collocations Dictionaryverb + self-control- have
- lack
- lose
- …
- snap
- a lack of self-control
- a loss of self-control
- powers of self-control
- …
- to lose/regain your self-control