rein

US /reɪn/
UK /reɪn/
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1.

缰绳

a long, narrow strap attached to a bridle, used to guide or check a horse

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He pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
他拉了拉缰绳，让马慢下来。
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The rider held the reins firmly.
骑手紧紧地握着缰绳。
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bridletackharness
2.

控制, 掌控

the power to direct and control; control

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The new manager took the reins of the department.
新经理接管了部门的控制权。
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She has full rein over the project.
她对这个项目有完全的掌控权。
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controlauthoritypowercommandmastery
1.

勒住, 控制

to direct or check a horse by pulling on its reins

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He reined in the horse just before it bolted.
他勒住了马，就在它要狂奔之前。
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The rider carefully reined the stallion.
骑手小心翼翼地勒住了那匹种马。
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controlcurbcheckrestraingovern
2.

控制, 限制

to control or limit something

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The government tried to rein in spending.
政府试图控制开支。
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She needs to rein in her temper.
她需要控制自己的脾气。
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curbrestrainlimitcontrolcheck
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hold the reinsfree rein