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。