●ˌrein sb/sth ˈin ( ˌrein sb/sth ˈbackless frequent) to control sb or sth more strictly严格控制;严厉约束◆We need to rein in public spending. 我们需要严控公共开支。◆The new President is faced with the task of reining in the military. 新总统面临着严管军队的任务。◆He was unable to rein back his impatience. 他按捺不住自己的急躁情绪。[v + adv + n][v + pron + adv][v + n + adv] (less frequent)