| 单词 | rein |
| 释义 | Word Frequency rein(reɪn) noun 1. (often plural) one of a pair of long straps, usually connected together and made of leather, used to control a horse, running from the side of the bit or the headstall to the hand of the rider, driver, or trainer 2. a similar device used to control a very young child 3. any form or means of control to take up the reins of government 4. the direction in which a rider turns (in phrases such as on a left (or right) rein, change the rein) 5. something that restrains, controls, or guides 6. give free rein 7. keep a tight rein on 8. on a long rein 9. shorten the reins verb ▶ USAGE See note at reign 10. (transitive) to check, restrain, hold back, or halt with or as if with reins 11. to control or guide (a horse) with a rein or reins they reined left Word origin C13: from Old French resne, from Latin retinēre to hold back, from re- + tenēre to hold; see restrain |
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