to control or limit something
控制或限制某事 (kong zhi huo xian zhi mou shi)
"We must rein in our spending this quarter."
"我们必须在这个季度控制我们的支出。" (wo men bi xu zai zhe ge ji du kong zhi wo men de zhi chu)
to increase the intensity or amount of something
practical and realistic
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
to complete or carry out one's duties
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people