inhibitionKK [ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən] ｜ /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the act of preventing or stopping a particular action or behavior (or an instance of it)
The athlete’s nervousness created an inhibition that prevented him from performing his routine flawlessly.
抑制；約束
C2noun
(psychology) the act of consciously suppressing or holding back unacceptable thoughts or emotions
Despite feeling like dancing, her shyness and inhibition held her back from joining the party on the dance floor.
（心理）壓抑；心理阻礙
C2noun
(physiology) the process in which nerves can slow down or prevent the normal functioning of an organ or body part
The inhibition of salivation due to nervousness before a speech is a common physiological response.
C2noun
the state of being held back or restrained
His fear of failure was a major inhibition that prevented him from taking any risks in his career.