reins
US /reɪnz/
UK /reɪnz/
複數名詞
1.
韁繩
a long, narrow strap attached to a bridle, used to guide or check a horse or other 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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She held the reins firmly in her hands.
她緊緊地握著韁繩。
2.
控制權, 權力
the power to direct and control
範例:
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The new CEO took over the reins of the company.
新任首席執行官接管了公司的控制權。
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It's time for him to hand over the reins to the next generation.
是時候讓他把權力移交給下一代了。
動詞
勒住, 控制
to control or direct with reins
範例:
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He reined in his horse just before the fence.
他在柵欄前勒住了馬。
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The government needs to rein in spending.
政府需要控制開支。