rein
n
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(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).
🎯 考研助记
rein(源于reign统治):统治马靠 缰绳 rein-rain:雨中 缰绳
🔁 扩展释义
*[rein]n. 缰绳, 统治, 支配vt. 驾驭, 以缰绳控制, 控制vi. 勒住马【法】 驾驭, 统治, 控制相关词组: draw rein keep a tight rein on give free rein
It took him some time to connect the long rubber pipe to the air supply pipe that ran round the port, but at last it was done and as a result work was able to progress much faster.