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self-control

/ˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊl/
self · con · trol ˌsɛlf · kən · ˈtroʊl
English Definition
n. the ability to control one''s emotions and desires
中文释义
自制力
Significado en Español
autocontrol
한국어 뜻
자제력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tự chủ
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Example Sentence

It takes self-control to stay on a diet.

坚持节食需要自制力。

Synonyms
self-discipline restraint willpower
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “self-control”:

  1. A impulsiveness
  2. B restraint
  3. C recklessness
  4. D abandon
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B — restraint. “self-control” means n. the ability to control one''s emotions and desires

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Even when he was very angry, his strong ______ kept him calm and quiet.

  1. A panic
  2. B rage
  3. C self-control
  4. D weakness
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C — self-control. “self-control” means n. the ability to control one''s emotions and desires

Common questions about “self-control”

What does “self-control” mean?

self-control — n. the ability to control one''s emotions and desires. In Chinese: 自制力.

How do you pronounce “self-control”?

self-control is pronounced /ˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: self · con · trol.

How do you use “self-control” in a sentence?

It takes self-control to stay on a diet. (坚持节食需要自制力。)

What are synonyms for “self-control”?

self-discipline, restraint, willpower — all close in meaning to self-control (n. the ability to control one''s emotions and desires).

Is “self-control” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. self-control appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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