单词 | rein |
释义 | rein1 of 2noun ˈrān 1 : a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal —usually used in plural 2 a : a restraining influence : check kept a tight rein on the proceedings b : controlling or guiding power —usually used in plural the reins of government 3 : opportunity for unhampered activity or use gave full rein to her imagination rein 2 of 2verb reined; reining; reins transitive verb 1 : to control or direct with or as if with reins 2 : to check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins reined in her horse couldn't rein his impatience intransitive verb 1 : to stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins 2 archaic : to submit to the use of reins rein 1 of 2 noun1 as in helm usually reins plural the place of leadership or command after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in restriction the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors Synonyms & Similar Words
3 as in power usually reins plural the right or means to command or control others a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation Synonyms & Similar Words
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rein 2 of 2verbas in to restrain Synonyms & Similar Words
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