| 单词 | rein |
| 释义 | rein n. & v. --n (in sing. or pl.) 1. a long narrow strap with each end attached to the bit, used to guide or check a horse etc. in riding or driving. 2. a similar device used to restrain a young child. 3. a means of control. --vtr. 1. check or manage with reins. 2. (foll. by up, back) pull up or back with reins. 3. (foll. by in) hold in as with reins; restrain. 4. govern, restrain, control. Phrases and idioms draw rein 1. stop one's horse. 2. pull up. 3. abandon an effort. give free rein to remove constraints from; allow full scope to. keep a tight rein on allow little freedom to. Derivatives reinless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF rene, reigne, earlier resne, ult. f. L retinere RETAIN |
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