Cord held the reins while the stallion tugged and snorted.

那匹牡马使劲挣扎，打着响鼻，科德于是勒紧了缰绳。

He was determined to see the party keep a hold on the reins of power.

他决心要确保该党继续执掌政权。

He promised that between now and the end of the year the government would try to rein back inflation.

他承诺从现在起到年底政府将努力严格控制通货膨胀。

Many people have begun looking for long-term ways to rein in spending.

很多人已经开始寻找控制开支的长远方式。

The government continued to believe it should give free rein to the private sector in transport.

政府仍然认为应该给私营运输部门充分的自由。

Her parents kept her on a tight rein with their narrow and inflexible views.

她的父母目光短浅且固执守旧，对她管教甚严。