rein

名词

1. 1

   缰绳常用复数

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

   她轻轻拉住缰绳，让马慢下来。

2. 2

   控制权、主导权、掌控常用复数

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

   创办人退休后，由他的女儿接掌大权。

3. 3

   约束、限制

   The new manager kept a tight rein on spending.

   新任经理严格控管支出。

4. 4

   自由发挥、放手多用于 free rein

   The director gave the designers free rein over the costumes.

   导演让服装设计师完全自由发挥。

动词

1. 1

   勒住、拉住缰绳

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

   他在田边勒住马，让牠停下。

2. 2

   控制、抑制

   The government is trying to rein public spending.

   政府正试图控制公共支出。

片语动词

1. 1

   控制、抑制、约束

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

   在业绩不佳的一季之后，公司必须缩减成本。

相关片语

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