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clamp down on something
phrasal verb with clampverbuk /klæmp/ us /klæmp/
to take strong action to stop or limit a harmful or unwanted activity: 取缔；严禁；强行限制；压制
The government is clamping down on teenage drinking.政府严禁青少年饮酒。
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clamp down on something/someone | American Dictionary
clamp down on something/someone
phrasal verb with clampverb[ Talways+ adv/prep ]us/klæmp/
to stop or limit an activity or the people doing it, esp. a bad or illegal activity:
Stores use electronic devices to clamp down on theft.
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