inhibition
noun uk/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ us/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
(embarrassment)
C2 [ C or U ]拘束;顾忌;拘谨
a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want
After a couple of drinks he lost his inhibition and started talking and laughing loudly. 几杯酒下肚后,他肆无忌惮地大声说笑起来。
She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time. 她决心打消顾虑玩个痛快。
(stopping)
[ U ] medical specialized抑制;约束
the act of stopping or slowing down a process, or the fact of this happening
The therapy provides inhibition of inflammation. 这种治疗抑制了发炎。