to opt for : to choose选择

Would you opt for an expensive luxurious car or a reasonable but practical car?
你是要一辆很贵的豪华轿车呢，还是要一辆价格合理又实用的车？

Would you opt for further study abroad or a well-paid job?
要是有机会出国留学，或有一份高薪的工作等着你，你会选择什么呢？

to use restraint 加以克制

Use restraint in uttering angry words when arguing with your wife.
和太太吵架时要克制一下，不要说出很伤人的话。

If you don't use restraint, you'll be sorry.
如果你不克制自己的话 可是要后悔的