音标：[rein]
n. 缰绳, 统治, 支配
vt. 驾驭, 以缰绳控制, 控制
vi. 勒住马
【法】 驾驭, 统治, 控制
相关词组:
draw rein
keep a tight rein on
give free rein
在线英汉词典

rein的短语、例句：

rein n 1 (a) [C often pl 常作复数] long narrow strap fastened to the bit of a bridle and used to guide and control a horse 缰绳
ride on a short/long rein, ie use more/less control 骑马时拉紧[放松]缰绳. (b) reins [pl] similar device for restraining a small child 成人牵著幼儿走路用的保护带. 2 reins [pl] (fml 文) means of control 控制手段
hold, take up, assume, etc the reins of government, ie (begin to) govern 掌握、 取得、 执掌...政权. 3 (idm 习语) give, etc free rein to sb/sth => free1. keep a tight rein on sb/sth => tight. rein, v (phr v) rein sth in slow down or stop (a horse) by pulling back the reins （用缰绳）勒住（马）（使之放慢或止住脚步）.