及物动词

不及物动词

名词

1. (马的)缰绳
Reins are the thin leather straps attached round a horse's neck which are used to control the horse.

2. (新闻用语)支配权，控制权
Journalists sometimes use the expression the reins or the reins of power to refer to the control of a country or organization.

3. 放任;不管;纵容
If you give free rein to someone, you give them a lot of freedom to do what they want.

4. 严加控制;严格管束
If you keep a tight rein on someone, you control them firmly.

相关词组：rein backrein in

1. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

2. any means of control

e.g. he took up the reins of government