Rein

[reɪn] or [ren]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse.

(noun.) any means of control; 'he took up the reins of government'.

(verb.) stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; 'He reined in his horses in front of the post office'.

(verb.) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; 'They reined in in front of the post office'.

整理:露丝--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

(n.) Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.

(v. t.) To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.

(v. t.) To restrain; to control; to check.

(v. i.) To be guided by reins.

阿尔塔編輯

同義詞及近義詞：

v. a. Check, restrain, control, curb.

錄入:沃尔特

同義詞及反義詞：

SYN:Curb, bridle, restrain, moderate, control, govern, check, hold

ANT:Indulge, loose, vent, discharge, humor

艾布拉姆編輯

解釋/意思:

n. the strap of a bridle: an instrument for curbing or governing: government.—v.t. to govern with the rein or bridle: to restrain or control: to rein in to curb.—v.i. to obey the rein.—ns. Rein′-hold′er a clasp on the dash-board of a carriage for holding the reins; Rein′-hook a hook on a gig-saddle for holding the bearing-rein.—adj. Rein′less without rein or restraint.—n. Reins′man a skilful driver.—Rein up to bring a horse to a stop.—Give the reins to to leave unchecked; Take the reins to take the control.

錄入:麦克唐纳