rains
US /reɪnz/
UK /reɪnz/
名詞
1.
韁繩
a strap or set of straps with which to control a horse or other animal, used to guide or check the animal
範例:
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The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
騎手拉動韁繩以減慢馬的速度。
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He held the reins firmly in his hands.
他緊緊地握著韁繩。
2.
控制權, 權力
the power to direct and control; control
範例:
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The new manager took over the reins of the company.
新經理接管了公司的控制權。
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He handed over the reins of power to his successor.
他將權力移交給他的繼任者。
動詞
1.
勒住, 駕馭
to control or direct with reins
範例:
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He reins in his horse with a gentle tug.
他輕輕一拉勒住了馬。
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She learned to rein a wild stallion.
她學會了駕馭一匹野馬。
2.
抑制, 控制
to hold back or restrain
範例:
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He had to rein in his anger.
他不得不抑制自己的怒火。
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The government tried to rein in spending.
政府試圖控制開支。