n. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
n. any means of control
v. stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
v. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
n. 缰绳, 统治, 支配
vt. 驾驭, 以缰绳控制, 控制
vi. 勒住马
1. The cowboy held the reins tightly as he rode across the field.
牛仔在田野上骑马时紧紧握住缰绳。
2. She used the reins to guide her horse around the obstacle.
她用缰绳引导马绕过障碍物。
3. It is important to learn how to properly hold the reins when riding.
学习骑马时如何正确握住缰绳是很重要的。