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运动 · C1

rein

英 /reɪn/  美 /reɪn/
  • n. 缰绳A strap used by a rider to guide a horse.
  • v. 控制;约束To limit or control something, usually with in.

The rider gently pulled the reins to stop the horse.

骑手轻轻拉住缰绳,让马停下来。

Governments may need to rein in excessive spending while protecting essential services such as education and healthcare.

政府可能需要控制过度支出,同时保障教育和医疗等基本服务。

搭配

pull on the reins 拉缰绳rein in spending 控制支出give someone free rein 让某人自由发挥take the reins 接手掌管

辨析提示

缰绳常用复数 reins;rein in 表示控制、约束。

运动英语词汇CEFR C1

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