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单词 reins
释义

reins

1 of 2

plural of rein entry 1

present tense third-person singular of rein entry 2

reins

2 of 2

plural noun

ˈrānz How to pronounce reins (audio)
1
a
: kidneys
b
: the region of the kidneys : loins
2
: the seat of the feelings or passions

Example Sentences

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Plural noun
But Ruf has the day-to-day reins of Paradigm Talent Agency. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The Buckeyes handled their own business in Week 2, of course, but the Wolverines – the defending conference champions remember – appear to have taken their own offense to another level with J.J. McCarthy set to take the quarterback reins. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 In 1984, the Packers made a number of changes coinciding with the arrival of first-year coach Forrest Gregg, who inherited the reins from fellow Packers legend Bart Starr. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Kevin did appreciate that Will took the conversational reins. Vijai Nathan, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Finley completed 9-of-14 passes for 112 yards, a touchdown and a pair of interceptions against the Tigers’ FCS opponent, leading the offense for the better part of seven drives before ceding the reins to Ashford midway through the third quarter. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Images of Border Patrol agents twirling reins at overpowered migrants sparked widespread criticism, including from President Joe Biden. Acacia Coronado, Chron, 2 Sep. 2022 In the meantime, both of them, and Patricia, continue to be tight-lipped about who will hold the reins of the new offense in next week’s season opener. Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 Mukesh Ambani’s resignation from the board of Reliance Jio, RIL’s telecom arm, in June and the handing over its reins to Akash Ambani was possibly the first hint at a generational change in the offing. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 28 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin renes

First Known Use

Plural Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

reins 1 of 2

noun

plural of rein
1
as in helm
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

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  • helm
  • chair
  • presidency
  • seat
  • head
  • headship
  • governorship
  • directorship
  • lead
  • throne
  • chairmanship
  • driver's seat
  • chieftainship
  • forefront
  • dominion
  • dictatorship
  • sway
  • kingship
  • mastership
  • superintendency
  • deanship
  • top
  • commandership
  • vanguard
  • dominance
  • mastery
  • presidentship
  • generalship
  • sovereignty
  • jurisdiction
  • premiership
  • captainship
  • upper hand
  • pinnacle
  • eminence
  • pedestal
  • height
  • sovranty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ranks
2
as in power
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

  • power
  • control
  • dominion
  • hold
  • grip
  • sway
  • reign
  • arm
  • authority
  • command
  • clutch
  • mastery
  • influence
  • pull
  • management
  • direction
  • death grip
  • clout
  • leverage
  • voice
  • jurisdiction
  • right
  • privilege
  • dominance
  • prerogative
  • weight
  • imperium
  • sovereignty
  • moment
  • supremacy
  • importance
  • predominance
  • eminence
  • sovranty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • powerlessness
  • impotence
  • weakness
  • helplessness
  • impotency

reins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rein
as in shackles

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shackles
  • handcuffs
  • ties
  • tethers
  • halters
  • leashes
  • trammels
  • curbs
  • hobbles
  • restrains
  • fetters
  • chains
  • brakes
  • cramps
  • checks
  • balks
  • handicaps
  • constrains
  • holds back
  • encumbers
  • manacles
  • hinders
  • hampers
  • impedes
  • binds
  • clogs
  • retains
  • stymies
  • hog-ties
  • ties up
  • barricades
  • inhibits
  • delays
  • roadblocks
  • obstructs
  • short-circuits
  • arrests
  • interferes (with)
  • retards
  • blocks
  • embarrasses
  • blockades
  • holds up
  • mires
  • foils
  • muzzles
  • strangles
  • thwarts
  • stumps
  • stifles
  • chokes
  • smothers
  • derails
  • bogs (down)
  • suffocates
  • sabotages
  • disrupts
  • frustrates
  • baffles
  • represses
  • suppresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • aids
  • helps
  • facilitates
  • assists
  • opens
  • releases
  • frees
  • liberates
  • unties
  • loosens
  • clears
  • unstops
  • unplugs
  • smooths
  • smoothes
  • encourages
  • promotes
  • makes way
  • unclogs
  • furthers
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