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Curb
01
bordillo de la acera, bordillo
the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
Dialect
American
American
Ejemplos
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
Un bordillo alto puede suponer un desafío para las personas con problemas de movilidad.
02
a means of restraint or control
03
a horse's bit equipped with a chain or strap to control the animal
to curb
01
limitar, controlar
to limit or control by placing restrictions on something
Transitive: to curb sth
Ejemplos
Traffic laws are designed to curb speeding and enhance road safety.
Las leyes de tránsito están diseñadas para frenar el exceso de velocidad y mejorar la seguridad vial.
02
reprimir, contener
to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition
Transitive: to curb intensity of something
Ejemplos
She made a conscious effort to curb her spending habits to save more money.
Hizo un esfuerzo consciente por frenar sus hábitos de gasto para ahorrar más dinero.
03
guiar, dirigir
to guide a dog to the edge of the sidewalk or street so it can relieve itself
DialectAmerican
AmericanTransitive: to curb a dog
Ejemplos
As they walked along the street, he curbed his dog near the tree.
Mientras caminaban por la calle, él controló a su perro cerca del árbol.
