rein

英 [reɪn] 美 [reɪn]

• n. 缰绳；驾驭；控制
• vt. 控制；驾驭
• vi. 驾驭

双解释义

n. (名词)

1. [C]缰,缰绳

   long narrow strap fastened to the bit of a bridle and used to guide and control a horse, etc.

2. [P]控制手段

   means of control

详尽释义

n. 名词

1. 缰绳，缰，绳子
2. 驾驭，控制，统治，主宰，掌管
3. 驾驭法，统治手段
4. 拘束物
5. 控制权
6. 牵制
7. 拱底石
8. 把手
9. 保护带

v. 动词

1. 勒住
2. 箝制，约束，抑制
3. 控制，统治，驾驭，支配
4. (用缰绳)勒马，勒住牲口
5. 用缰绳勒住，以缰绳控制，给（马）套上缰绳，勒缰绳使（马）停步
6. 顺从缰绳，服从驾驭
7. 勒缰绳使马止步，使马缓行

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;

   "he took up the reins of government"
   

Verb:

1. control and direct with or as if by reins;

   "rein a horse"
   

2. 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"
   

3. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins;

   "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
   

4. keep in check;

   "rule one's temper"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. He pulled at the reins.
   他使劲拉住缰绳。
2. The horse responds to the slightest pull on the rein.
   只要缰绳稍稍一拉，这匹马就有反应。
3. He gave rein to his imagination.
   他纵情想像。
4. It's essential to keep a tight rein on public spending.
   对公共开支严加控制极为重要。

用作及物动词 (vt.)

1. We need to rein back public spending.
   我们需要严格控制公共开销。
2. You must learn to rein in your temper.
   你必须学会控制你的脾气。
3. It is difficult to rein a fiery horse.
   脾气暴躁的烈马是难于驾驭的。

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. This horse reins well.
   这匹马易于驾驭。

常见句型

用作名词 (n.)

1. He pulled at the reins.
   他使劲拉住缰绳。
2. The horse answered to the slightest pull on the rein.
   只要缰绳轻轻一拉,马就作出反应。
3. 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。

经典引文

• Fathers are able to hand the reins directly to their sons.

  出自： M. McLuhan

• I made a vow to keep a tighter rein on my tongue.

  出自： J. M. Coetzee

• Edyrn rein'd his charger at her side.

  出自： Tennyson

• Sweet Lord..rein thy tongue.

  出自：Love's Labour's Lost , Shakespeare

词汇搭配

• draw rein 勒住马
• neck-rein 随缰绳的控制而转向...
• keep a tight rein on 约束
• give rein to 充分发挥
• rein in 严加控制
• bearing rein 【马术】支头短缰...
• give free rein to 对 ... 不加约束...
• drawn rein 勒住马(控制)...
• side rein 吊嚼
• neck rein 颈上控缰
• rein back 勒后退
• bridle rein 马缰
• leading rein 开控缰
• gag rein 马缰绳
• keep a rein on 约束
• drive with a loose rein 放松缰绳(放任...
• a tight rein 严格的纪律
• keep a slack rein on something 控制不紧
• draw in the reins 勒马; 慢下来; 停...
• keep a slack rein 放松缰绳

词源解说

• ☆ 直接源自古法语的rene，意为缰绳。

近反义词

【近义词】

• check
• hold