| 单词 | bridle |
| 释义 | Word Frequency bridle(ˈbraɪdəl) noun 1. a headgear for a horse, etc, consisting of a series of buckled straps and a metal mouthpiece (bit) by which the animal is controlled through the reins 2. something that curbs or restrains; check 3. a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc 4. machinery a device by which the motion of a component is limited, often in the form of a linkage or flange verb 5. (transitive) to put a bridle on (a horse, mule, etc) 6. (intransitive) (of a horse) to respond correctly to the pull of the reins 7. (transitive) to restrain; curb he bridled his rage 8. (intransitive; often foll by at) to show anger, scorn, or indignation Derived forms bridler (ˈbridler) noun Word origin Old English brigdels; related to bregdan to braid1, Old High German brittil, Middle Low German breidel |
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