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.
她表现出极大的自制力，没有对侮辱做出反应。
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Eating healthy requires a lot of self-control.
健康饮食需要很大的自制力。