rein
英[reɪn]
美[ren]
- n. 缰绳;驾驭;统治;支配
- vt. 控制;驾驭;勒住
- vi. 勒住马
- n. (Rein)人名;(西、阿拉伯)雷因;(法)兰;(英、荷、捷、德、芬、瑞典)赖因;(爱沙)雷恩
词组搭配
draw rein
(Brit.)stop one's horse
(英)收缰勒马
(a) free rein
freedom of action or expression
(行动,言论)自由
he was &B{given free rein} to work out his designs.
他被给予自主设计的充分自由。
keep a tight rein on
exercise strict control over; allow little freedom to
严加控制,严加约束
her only chance of survival was to keep a tight rein on her feelings and words.
她仅有的活命机会在于牢牢控制住自己的感情和言谈。
draw in the reins
To slow down or stop by or as if by pressure on the reins.
收缰勒马:用有好象用缰绳使放慢速度或停住
give free rein to 或 give full rein to
To release from restraints; allow to go unchecked
放任:放松约束;让无拘束地走
gave rein to her emotions.
放任她的感情
tight rein
Close control
严密的控制
kept expenses on a tight rein.
严格的控制花销