词汇 | rein |
释义 | rein (verb) rein 2 ENTRIES FOUND: rein (noun) rein (verb) 1 rein /ˈreɪn/ noun plural reins 1 rein /ˈreɪn/ noun plural reins Learner's definition of REIN [count] 1 : a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal缰绳 — usually plural通常用复数 The rider pulled on the reins to stop his horse.骑手收紧缰绳,让马停下来。 — see picture at horse 2 a : the ability to limit or control something掌控力 We need to keep a rein on our spending. [=we need to limit/control our spending]我们需要控制支出。 He has people working for him, but he has/keeps a tight rein on every part of the process.他聘用了一些人为他做事,但他对整个过程的每个环节都严格把控。 b : the power to guide or control someone or something支配权;掌控权 — usually plural通常用复数 They held the reins of government/power. [=they controlled the government]他们掌控着政府/权力。 She handed the reins of the company to her successor. = She handed over the reins of the company to her successor.她将公司权力交给了她的继任者。 The President-elect will officially take the reins [=take control] in January.当选总统将于一月正式主政。 free/full rein : the opportunity to act freely自由做主;不受限制 The studio gave the director free rein [=complete control] over the movie.制片公司让导演全权负责这部电影。 Give full rein to your imagination.充分发挥你的想象力。 2 rein /ˈreɪn/ verb reins; reined; reining 2 rein /ˈreɪn/ verb reins; reined; reining Learner's definition of REIN rein in [phrasal verb] 1 rein (someone or something) in or rein in (someone or something) : to limit or control (someone or something)限制;控制 Congress must rein in spending.国会必须控制开支。 You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.你最好管住那孩子,别让她伤着。 2 : to make (an animal) stop by using reins用缰绳勒住 The rider reined in his horse.骑手收紧缰绳,让马停了下来。 |
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