rein

名詞

1. 1

   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。

2. 2

   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。

3. 3

   約束、限制

   The new manager kept a tight rein on spending.

   新任經理嚴格控管支出。

4. 4

   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。

動詞

1. 1

   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。

2. 2

   控制、抑制

   The government is trying to rein public spending.

   政府正試圖控制公共支出。

片語動詞

1. 1

   控制、抑制、約束

   The company had to rein in costs after a weak quarter.

   在業績不佳的一季之後，公司必須縮減成本。

相關片語

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