Bridle



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.马笼头; v.抑制, 控制
• ［英］ n.马笼头 ( a head harness) ; v.抑制, 控制 ( to curb or control)
• ［记］ 比较bride ( 新娘) , 在婚后的生活中, 新娘可能给新郎上笼头 ( The bride puts a bridle on the bridegroom.)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English bridel, from Old English brīdel; akin to Old English bregdan to move quickly — more at braid
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins
• 2. a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull; especially rigging on a kite for attaching line
• 3. curb, restraint <set a bridle on his power>

II. verb (bridled; bridling)

• Date: before 12th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to put a bridle on
  • 2. to restrain, check, or control with or as if with a bridle <bridle your tongue>
• intransitive verb
  • to show hostility or resentment (as to an affront to one's pride or dignity) especially by drawing back the head and chin
• Synonyms: see restrain

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