rein的意思

基本释义

• n 缰绳；驾驭；统治；支配

  a long narrow band of leather that is fastened around a horse’s head in order to control it

• v 控制；驾驭；勒住

例句

1. Cord held the reins while the stallion tugged and snorted.

   当那匹牡马使劲挣扎，打着响鼻的时候，科德勒紧了缰绳。

2. He pulled at the reins.

   他使劲拉住缰绳。

3. The horse answered to the slightest pull on the rein.

   只要缰绳轻轻一拉,马就作出反应。

4. The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods.

   政府对奢侈品的进口有严格的控制手段。

短语

• rein in 控制；放慢；止住
• free rein n. 完全的行动自由
• give free rein to 对…放任
• the reins of government 政权(常与动词
• assume 或
• drop 连用)
• a tight rein 严格的纪律

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse 2. any means of control e.g. he took up the reins of government verb 1. keep in check e.g. rule one's temper Synonym: ruleharness 2. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins e.g. He reined in his horses in front of the post office Synonym: rein in 3. stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins e.g. They reined in in front of the post office Synonym: rein in 4. control and direct with or as if by reins e.g. rein a horse Synonym: harness rein indraw rein