rein

noun · verbA1

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

reins

1.
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, other animal or young child.
2.
(figuratively)(figurative) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
The government is attempting to keep a rein on rising prices.
3.
(archaic, plural)(now rare, archaic, chiefly in plural) A kidney.
4.
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

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verb

V_es/s

reins

V_ing/Gerund

reining

V_ed/pp

reined

1.
(transitive)To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
2.
(transitive)To restrain; to control; to check.
3.
(intransitive)To obey directions given with the reins.

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reinsmanreinswomancheckreinreinless unreinfree reinbearing reinbridoon reincheck-reingag reingarde de reingarde reinleading reinlungeing reinrein holderrein hooksafety reinkeep a tight rein onhold the reinspull the reins in on someone

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Nguồn gốc từ

From Middle English rein, reyne, from reyne, resne, from retina, ultimately from Classical Latin retineō (hold back), from re- + teneō (keep, hold). Compare modern rêne.