rein

韁繩常用複數

She pulled gently on the reins to slow the horse down.

她輕輕拉住韁繩，讓馬慢下來。

控制權、主導權、掌控常用複數

After the founder retired, his daughter took over the reins.

創辦人退休後，由他的女兒接掌大權。

約束、限制

The new manager kept a tight rein on spending.

新任經理嚴格控管支出。

自由發揮、放手多用於 free rein

The director gave the designers free rein over the costumes.

導演讓服裝設計師完全自由發揮。

勒住、拉住韁繩

He reined his horse to a halt at the edge of the field.

他在田邊勒住馬，讓牠停下。