rein

🇬🇧 UK/rein/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A strap attached to a bridle used to control a horse; any means of controlling or restraining.

缰绳；控制手段

v.

To control or restrain a horse with reins; to check or curb something.

用缰绳控制（马）；约束，控制

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

reinother

=rein

Common Collocations

1.free rein充分自由／放手去做
2.tight rein严格控制
3.hold the reins掌控大局
4.rein in约束／控制

Example Sentences

1.
The rider pulled on the reins to slow the horse to a trot.
2.
The new CEO was given free rein to restructure the entire company.
3.
The government must keep a tight rein on public spending.

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