to control or limit sth, especially sth bad 控制，抑制，限定，约束（尤指不好的事物） SYN check
He needs to learn to curb his temper.
他得学着控制自己的脾气。
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation.
为了抑制通货膨胀实施了一系列的政策。
(NAmE) (BrE kerb) the edge of the raised path at the side of a road, usually made of long pieces of stone （由条石砌成的）路缘，道牙，马路牙子
The bus mounted the curb (= went onto the sidewalk/ pavement ) and hit a tree.
那辆公交车开上路缘撞到了一棵树上。