| 释义 |
rein /reɪn/ n. | vt. | vi. | phr.
I n.
1. [常作 reins]缰绳
The reins are fastened to the bridle on the horse's head. 缰绳是扣扎在马头笼头上的。
give a horse the rein(s) 松缰任马信步自行
Take the reins yourself and you'll arrive faster — it's an old Russian saying. 要想早点到，自己执缰催马跑——这是俄罗斯的一句老古话。
Pull on (或 at) the right rein and the horse will turn to the right. 一拉右缰，马就会向右转。
2. [reins] (一端缚住幼儿身体另一端由成人牵执的)安全绳套
The mother had to put reins on the toddler — otherwise he would have run on to the road. 那母亲不得不用安全带牵住才学会走路的小孩，不然他早就跑到马路上去了。
3. 控制，管束，约束
hold (或 keep) a tight (或 firm) rein on expenditure (one's temper) 严格控制支出(脾气)
allow a loose rein to one's temperament 由着性子行事
slip reins on energy use 放松对能源使用的控制
tighten (up) the credit reins 收缩信贷
He didn't hurry, because to hurry would have let his satisfaction have rein. 他不慌不忙，因为一急忙的话就不能尽情享受心满意足的愉快了。
He keeps a tight (slack) rein on his daughter. 他严格管束女儿(对女儿放任不管)。
Regulations impose reins on personal freedom. 规章制度约束个人自由。
4. [reins] 控制权，支配权；控制手段，支配手段
assume the reins of power 开始执政
drop the reins of government 放弃执政权
I've been asked to take the reins while the manager is on holiday. 经理休假期间，我被要求代理主管人职权。
A new military administration has taken over the reins in that country. 一个新的军人政府已在该国接管了政权。
5. 行动自由，活动自由
In writing that novel he gave (full) rein to his imagination. 在写作那部小说的过程中，他任凭自己的想象力自由驰骋。
The orator paused to allow the wild, joyous response free rein. 演说家顿了一顿，让听众尽情作出热狂雀跃的反响。
6. (骑手控制的)骑行方向
change the rein 改变骑行方向
be on the left (right) rein 向左(右)骑行
II ❶ vt.
1. 用缰绳勒住；勒(马等)转向
rein in the horse before dismounting 下马前勒马止步
rein a horse to a halt 勒马止步
rein a horse to the left 勒马掉头左行
Pike reined his horse around to face Rock. 派克勒马转身，面对着罗克。
2. 驾驭
He reins a horse well. 他很会驭马。
3. 控制；约束
rein (in) one's passions 控制激情
Caution reined him in. 为了谨慎起见，他克制住自己。
She reined (in) the hatred about to run wild against him. 她按捺住了差点儿一爆发便不可收拾的对他的憎恨。
Rein your tongue. 管住你的舌头。
4. 给…配缰绳
❷ vi.
1. 勒马；勒住牲口 (back, in, up)
He reined in as he approached the busy road. 他在行近交通繁忙的公路时勒马缓行。
The cavalrymen reined up. 骑兵们勒马止步。
2. 勒坐骑转向而行
They reined right. 他们勒马向右。
3. 〈古〉(马等)服驾驭，听使唤
[<OFr resne<L retinēre to hold back; 见 RETAIN] phr. draw in the reins (或 draw rein) 1. 收缰勒马 The rider saw the snake and drew rein sharply. 骑手见到蛇蓦地收缰勒马。 2. 放慢速度；停下 The marchers drew in the reins in the square. 游行人群在广场上停下。 3. 罢手 4. 紧缩开支 on a long (或 free, loose) rein 1. 放松着缰绳 The horse galloped on a free rein. 马自由驰骋。 2. 听任自由的 (地)，无约束的 (地)be on a looser (或 freer) rein than other diplomats 比其他外交官员享有更多便宜行事的自由on a tight rein 1. 收紧着缰绳 2. 严加控制的 (地)，严加约束的 (地)run a business on a tight financial rein 严格控制着财务办企业The money supply was on a tight rein. 银根很紧。The girl had not expected the mother to keep her on such a tight rein. 女孩子没有料到母亲把她管得那么紧。pull on the reins = draw in the reins
shorten the reins 收紧缰绳 |