bridle
美['braɪdl] 英['braɪdl]
n. 马笼头,缰绳;约束,约束物
v. 给 ... 套笼头;控制(感情等);动怒
英英释义
Noun- headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
- the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Verb- anger or take offense;
"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
- put a bridle on;
"bridle horses"
- respond to the reins, as of horses
例句
用作名词(n.)- He was leading a horse by the bridle.他牵着马的缰绳。
- It is the bridle and spur that makes a good horse.要把马练好,缰绳靴刺少不了。
- Her common sense is a bridle to her quick temper.她的常识是对她急脾气的抑制。
用作动词(v.)- Jane bridled her favourite horse yesterday.昨天简给她心爱的马装上了马鞍。
- You must learn to bridle your temper.你必须学会制怒。
- He bridled at her offensive remarks.他对她这些无礼的话表示愤怒。