bridle
bridle
noun
off the bridle
noun
- the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached
马勒，马笼头，辔头
■a line, rope, or device that is used to restrain or control the action or movement of something
束带，限动器
■(Nautical)a mooring cable
(航海)系船索
- [with obj.]put a bridle on (a horse)
给（马）套笼头
■bring (something) under control; curb
控制，约束，阻止
the fact that he was their servant bridled his tongue.
自己是他们的仆人，这点使他说话很谨慎。 - [no obj.]show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin
昂首收颔表示愤怒
she bridled at his tone.
对他说话的口气，她昂首收颔以示愤怒。
off the bridle
- see bit
见 bit
- Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). Sense 2of the verb use is from the action of a horse when reined in
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