n.缰绳;驾驭;控制
vt.控制;驾驭
vi.驾驭
He pulled at the reins. 他使劲拉住缰绳。
The horse responds to the slightest pull on the rein. 只要缰绳稍稍一拉,这匹马就有反应。
He gave rein to his imagination. 他纵情想像。
It's essential to keep a tight rein on public spending. 对公共开支严加控制极为重要。
用作及物动词 (vt.)We need to rein back public spending. 我们需要严格控制公共开销。
You must learn to rein in your temper. 你必须学会控制你的脾气。
It is difficult to rein a fiery horse. 脾气暴躁的烈马是难于驾驭的。
用作不及物动词 (vi.)This horse reins well. 这匹马易于驾驭。