harness

US /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
UK /ˈhɑːr.nəs/
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挽具, 马具

a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and by which it pulls it

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The farmer put the harness on the horse before plowing the field.
农民在耕地前给马套上挽具。
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The dog wore a special harness for its training.
这只狗在训练时戴着特殊的挽具。
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安全带, 挽具

a safety device consisting of straps and buckles, used to secure a person to prevent falling or injury

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Always wear a safety harness when climbing.
攀爬时务必佩戴安全带。
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The child was secured in a car seat with a five-point harness.
孩子被五点式安全带固定在汽车座椅上。
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套上挽具, 给...上挽具

put a harness on (a horse or other draft animal)

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He quickly harnessed the oxen to the cart.
他迅速地把牛套上挽具，拉到车上。
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The horses were harnessed and ready for the race.
马匹已套上挽具，准备好比赛。
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利用, 驾驭

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy

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Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.
科学家们正在努力更有效地利用太阳能。
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The project aims to harness the power of the wind.
该项目旨在利用风力。
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