英語翻譯：

check; hold back

例句：

1. 現(xiàn)正設(shè)法遏止這種疾病的蔓延。
   Attempts are being made to arrest the spread of the disease.
2. 工資固定又無晉升機會遏制了雇員的積極性。
   Fixed wages and lack of promotion act as a disincentive to employees.
3. 你母親若知此事定會怒不可遏。
   Your mother will be furious if she gets to hear of this.
4. 抑制物；遏制物用來對其他某物進行阻礙、約束或限制的東西
   Something that serves to check, restrict, or limit something else.
5. 公司發(fā)布了新聞稿以期遏止對其股票的投機活動。
   The company issued a press release to try to stop speculationin its shares.