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
I think it would be a good idea to have comments from secretaries and typists who are already using it. Then they can express their satisfaction with the product.
我认为,听听使用过这种计算机的秘书和打字员的反映,倒是个好主意。他们可以发表对产品满意的意见。
Here was a seven-year-old girl who at the age of 19 months had become deaf and blind.
一个7岁的女孩,出生19个月后就得了聋盲症。
Among the different types of bee, it is the honey bee that has most interested scientists because of the language they use to communicate with each other.