self-control
US /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
UK /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
1.
自制力, 自我控制
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.
她表現出極大的自制力，沒有對侮辱做出反應。
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Eating healthy requires a lot of self-control.
健康飲食需要很大的自制力。