free rein

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌfɹiː ˈɹeɪn/    美 /ˌfɹi ˈɹeɪn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A rein of a horse held loosely so that the animal can move more freely; also, the free condition that this gives to a horse.
    — I needed no whip, or spur, for I was as eager as my rider: he saw it, and giving me a free rein, and leaning a little forward, we dashed after them.
  2. The absence of constraints; freedom to act, decide, or speak. figuratively
    — to give [a] free rein to

词形变化

free reins dated,plural free reign alternative

词源

From free (adjective) + rein.
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