Rein

(n.)

1. (a) long narrow strap fastened to the bit of a bridle and used to guide and control a horse

缰绳

e,g, ride on a short/long rein, i.e. use more/less control

骑马时拉紧/放松缰绳

(b) reins: similar device for restraining a small child

成人牵着幼儿走路用的保护带

2. reins: means of control

控制手段

e.g. hold, take up, assume, etc. the reins of government, i.e. (begin to) govern

掌握、取得、执掌...政权

3. (idm.) give, etc. free rein to sb/sth: give, etc. complete freedom of movement of expression to sb/sth

给予...某人/某事物行动或表达上的充分自由

e.g. In this picture the artist certainly allowed his imagination free rein.

艺术家在这幅画里任其想象力尽情奔驰。

keep a tight rein on sb/sth: allow little freedom to sb/sth

对某人/某事物严加约束

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