This is the 964th most frequent Chinese word.
遏制
"遏制" means "to curb" or "to restrain."
In this sentence, '遏制' is used to mean to contain or control a negative trend or phenomenon.
政府采取了许多措施来遏制通货膨胀。
The government has taken many measures to curb inflation.
Here, '遏制' refers to actively controlling the progression of an unwanted situation, specifically regarding health.
我们必须遏制病毒的传播以保护公众健康。
We must curb the spread of the virus to protect public health.
'遏制' is utilized in this sentence to indicate the minimization or prevention of illicit activities through collaborative efforts.