单词 | rein |
释义 | rein n 1 (a) [C often pl 常作复数] long narrow strap fastened to the bit of a bridle and used to guide and control a horse 缰绳 ride on a short/long rein, ie use more/less control 骑马时拉紧[放松]缰绳. (b) reins [pl] similar device for restraining a small child 成人牵著幼儿走路用的保护带. 2 reins [pl] (fml 文) means of control 控制手段 hold, take up, assume, etc the reins of government, ie (begin to) govern 掌握、 取得、 执掌...政权. 3 (idm 习语) give, etc free rein to sb/sth => free1. keep a tight rein on sb/sth => tight. rein, v (phr v) rein sth in slow down or stop (a horse) by pulling back the reins (用缰绳)勒住(马)(使之放慢或止住脚步). |
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