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词汇 self-control
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Definition of self-control in English:

self-control

noun ˌsɛlfkənˈtrəʊlˈˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊl
mass noun
  • The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.

    自控,自制

    Lucy silently struggled for self-control

    露西暗暗地竭力控制自己。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This was not a situation in which the defendant suddenly lost self-control.
    • How much disturbance is required to show loss of self-control?
    • I have no longer any strength, any courage, any self-control, nor even any power to set my own will in motion.
    • At this point the visitors began to lose self-control, creating unnecessary and ugly off-the-ball incidents.
    • Current account mortgages, for those with good financial self-control, can be another good way to reduce your tax burden.
    • Compare this self-control to the Americans, who seek therapy if their manicurist takes an unscheduled week off.
    • The effect of this disease of the mind was to weaken the sufferer's powers of self-control, and this would be aggravated by drink.
    • We need self-control in situations where anger or addictions cause us to spiral out of control.
    • As you may have noticed, this effort at self-control can have a rebound effect.
    • Are you saying that provocation is engaged wherever there is a loss of self-control?
    • It is for the judge to decide if there is evidence of provoking conduct and loss of self-control.
    • The jury must ask whether he has exercised the degree of self-control to be expected of someone in his situation.
    • Indeed, the importance of self-control extends beyond financial matters.
    • To be furious is to lose self-control, and to lose self-control is to sin.
    • The law expects a greater measure of self-control in unwanted situations where human life is at stake.
    • It should be added that the loss of self-control mentioned in this passage was not a passing tantrum.
    • The athlete needs to understand that competition becomes the ultimate test of self-control.
    • This account suggests a tendency to lose self-control in unexpected situations.
    • Could it be that children actually possess morals and self-control and are capable of exercising restraint?
    • This broader range of emotional experience is beneficial, and contributes to his self-control.
    Synonyms
    self-discipline, self-restraint, restraint, control, self-mastery, self-possession, will power, strength of will, composure, coolness
    moderation, temperateness, temperance, abstemiousness, abstention, non-indulgence
    informal cool
    rare countenance

Derivatives

  • self-controlled

  • adjective ˌsɛlfkənˈtrəʊld
    • Even the most self-controlled individual is susceptible to stress, which is the body's reaction to injurious forces, infections, and various abnormal states that tend to disturb its normal physiological equilibrium.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The recommendations do not extend to predatory aggression or what has been described as planned and self-controlled aggressive behavior.
      • Tranquil and self-controlled, this person projects an image of security, stability, and confidence.
      • Normally, they are self-controlled, calm and sympathetic.
      • He exhibited all the most valuable traits characteristic of this variety of personality, being scrupulous, self-controlled, honest, and passionately concerned with the pursuit of truth.

Definition of self-control in US English:

self-control

nounˈˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊlˈˌself kənˈtrōl
  • The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations.

    自控,自制

    Lucy silently struggled for self-control

    露西暗暗地竭力控制自己。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The athlete needs to understand that competition becomes the ultimate test of self-control.
    • Compare this self-control to the Americans, who seek therapy if their manicurist takes an unscheduled week off.
    • This account suggests a tendency to lose self-control in unexpected situations.
    • This broader range of emotional experience is beneficial, and contributes to his self-control.
    • The effect of this disease of the mind was to weaken the sufferer's powers of self-control, and this would be aggravated by drink.
    • This was not a situation in which the defendant suddenly lost self-control.
    • Are you saying that provocation is engaged wherever there is a loss of self-control?
    • The law expects a greater measure of self-control in unwanted situations where human life is at stake.
    • It is for the judge to decide if there is evidence of provoking conduct and loss of self-control.
    • Could it be that children actually possess morals and self-control and are capable of exercising restraint?
    • We need self-control in situations where anger or addictions cause us to spiral out of control.
    • As you may have noticed, this effort at self-control can have a rebound effect.
    • How much disturbance is required to show loss of self-control?
    • Indeed, the importance of self-control extends beyond financial matters.
    • To be furious is to lose self-control, and to lose self-control is to sin.
    • At this point the visitors began to lose self-control, creating unnecessary and ugly off-the-ball incidents.
    • The jury must ask whether he has exercised the degree of self-control to be expected of someone in his situation.
    • Current account mortgages, for those with good financial self-control, can be another good way to reduce your tax burden.
    • I have no longer any strength, any courage, any self-control, nor even any power to set my own will in motion.
    • It should be added that the loss of self-control mentioned in this passage was not a passing tantrum.
    Synonyms
    self-discipline, self-restraint, restraint, control, self-mastery, self-possession, will power, strength of will, composure, coolness
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