Language Point 44
...then you may curb illicit work, said library media teacher Leslie Farmer. (Para. 15)
curb: vt. hold in check; limit
You have to curb your laughter when you are in church.
在教堂做礼拜时你得收敛你的笑声。
n. a check; limit
We have to put a curb on spending.
我们得压缩开支。
Put a curb on your temper.
收敛一下你的脾气。
media: n. television, radio, newspapers, etc.
Newspapers, magazines, television, and the Internet are important media for advertising.
报纸、杂志、电视和英特网,这些都是重要的广告媒体。