reins
US /reɪnz/
UK /reɪnz/
复数名词
1.
缰绳
a long, narrow strap attached to a bridle, used to guide or check a horse or other animal
示例:
•
The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
骑手拉动缰绳以减慢马的速度。
•
She held the reins firmly in her hands.
她紧紧地握着缰绳。
2.
控制权, 权力
the power to direct and control
示例:
•
The new CEO took over the reins of the company.
新任首席执行官接管了公司的控制权。
•
It's time for him to hand over the reins to the next generation.
是时候让他把权力移交给下一代了。
动词
勒住, 控制
to control or direct with reins
示例:
•
He reined in his horse just before the fence.
他在栅栏前勒住了马。
•
The government needs to rein in spending.
政府需要控制开支。