rein
UK/rein/US
GREC2
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 Englishreinother
=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.