containment
n [U] keeping sth within limits, so that it cannot spread harmfully 阻止; 遏制
Until we'd built up sufficient forces to drive the invaders back, we pursued a policy of containment. 我们对入侵之敌采取牵制的方针, 以备组织好兵力将之击退.
This factory needs a computer as soon as possible.
工厂需要尽快有一台电脑。
Do you remember one afternoon ten years ago when I came to your house and borrowed a necklace of yours? Pierre, my husband, was working in a government office. We'd been invited to a ball at the palace so I needed to borrow some jewellery.