1N-UNCOUNT (对他国力量的)遏制Containment is the action or policy of keeping another country's power or area of control within acceptable limits or boundaries. (对他国力量的)遏制
2N-UNCOUNT 控制;抑制 The containment of something dangerous or unpleasant is the act or process of keeping it under control within a particular area or place. 控制;抑制
Fire crews are hoping they can achieve full containment of the fire before the winds pick up. [+ of]
消防队员希望趁着风还没有起来将火势完全控制住。
...containment of the disease.
对于该病的控制
...a national health board to oversee cost containment and health-care reform.