释义 |
unˈcurb, v. [un-2 4 b.] trans. To free (a horse) from a curb. Also fig.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Desgourmer vn cheval, to vncurbe a horse. 1684T. Goddard Plato's Demon 160, It is like uncurbing, or laying the Reins upon the Necks of headstrong Horses. 1729Young Merchant v. ix, Who curbs the tide, Uncurbs, extends, throws wide Britannia's reign. |