| 释义 |
reinsman U.S., Austral., and N.Z.|ˈreɪnzmən|
[f. rein n.1 + -s- + man n.1]
One who is skilled in managing the reins; a driver. Also fig.
1855in Voice (N.Y.) (1894) 8 Feb., Deeming themselves as skilful reinsmen as those selected by the Boards of Excise. 1872Talmage Serm. 34 The experienced reinsman checks the fiery steed at the first jump. 1904N.Y. Times 13 Dec. 7 A number of well-known amateur reinsmen started from the Harlem River Speedway. 1930W. Banning in W. & G. H. Banning Six Horses 361 A reinsman was a master driver who..was able to drive each span of his complement wholly independent of the other. 1969Sydney Morning Herald 24 May 27/1 Western Districts reinsman Gordon McWilliam lost a battle of tactics behind the hot favourite, Cocky Raider. 1977N.Z. Herald 8 Jan. 1–9/4 The Cambridge reinsman R. F. Mitchell..had a farewell present at Cambridge last night when he drove Pompano Prince to victory. |