单词 | unbridled |
释义 | unbridled (once / 4112 pages) adj Unbridled means unrestrained. When you find out that you just won the lottery, feel free to jump up and down with unbridled joy. Go ahead, most people would probably let loose in the same way. A bridle is the contraption used to control a horse, including the reins held by the rider and the bit that goes into the horse’s mouth. Add the un prefix and it means there is no control. Unbridled is often used to describe people’s emotions or actions and it can be either a good or a bad thing. If you have unbridled spending, you’re in danger of going in debt. If you tackle homework with unbridled enthusiasm, you’re likely going to get good grades. WORD FAMILYunbridle: unbridled, unbridles, unbridling+/bridle: bridled, bridles, bridling, unbridle USAGE EXAMPLESFederal and other health officials said unbridled use of antibiotics in animal feed is a serious threat to human health. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) Instead Russia entered on Assad’s side, and they decided on their own that unbridled violence would settle the case. Washington Times(Dec 23, 2016) How will Allen conduct himself when he returns — and absorbs the unbridled scorn of every opposing crowd? Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) adj not restrained or controlled unbridled rage Syn unchecked, uncurbed, ungoverned unrestrained not subject to restraint |
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