inhibit
verb [ T ] uk/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/ us/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
使…拘谨；使…有顾忌
to prevent someone from doing something by making them feel nervous or embarrassed
Some workers were inhibited (from speaking) by the presence of their managers. 一些工人在他们的经理面前不敢讲话。
抑制；约束
to slow down a process or the growth of something
This drug inhibits the growth of tumours. 这种药可以抑制肿瘤的生长。