self-control
US /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
UK /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
1.
자제력, 자기 통제
the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will
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She showed great self-control by not reacting to the insult.
그녀는 모욕에 반응하지 않음으로써 대단한 자제력을 보여주었다.
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Eating healthy requires a lot of self-control.
건강하게 먹으려면 많은 자제력이 필요하다.