按捺不住 couldn't contain
Explanation
指抑制不住，控制不住。多形容急切的心情或强烈的感情。
Refers to the inability to suppress or control something; mostly describes an urgent feeling or a strong emotion.
Origin Story
夕阳西下，小李终于完成了为期一个月的项目，他按捺不住内心的喜悦，立刻拨通了女朋友的电话，迫不及待地想要分享这份成功的喜悦。他描述着项目完成过程中的挑战和克服困难的经历，言语中充满了自豪和骄傲。电话那头，女朋友也为他感到高兴，两人相约晚上一起庆祝一番。小李挂断电话后，嘴角始终洋溢着幸福的笑容，心里充满了对未来的憧憬和期待。
As the sun set, Xiao Li finally completed his month-long project. He couldn't contain his joy and immediately called his girlfriend, eager to share the joy of success. He described the challenges and difficulties he overcame during the project, his words filled with pride. On the other end of the line, his girlfriend was also happy for him, and they made plans to celebrate together in the evening. After hanging up the phone, Xiao Li still had a happy smile on his face, his heart filled with longing and expectation for the future.
Usage
用于描写内心激动、兴奋、急切的心情难以抑制的状态。
Used to describe the state where inner excitement, tension, and urgency are difficult to suppress.
Examples
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她按捺不住内心的喜悦，迫不及待地想要分享这个好消息。
tā àn nà bù zhù nèixīn de xǐ yuè, pò bù jí dài de xiǎng yào fēn xiǎng zhège hǎo xiāoxī.
She couldn't contain her joy and couldn't wait to share the good news.
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听到这个好消息，他按捺不住激动的心情，兴奋地跳了起来。
tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxī, tā àn nà bù zhù jīdòng de xīnqíng, xīngfèn de tiào le qǐlái.
Hearing the good news, he couldn't contain his excitement and jumped up excitedly.