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
系带;笼头绳;限动器。
【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
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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
昂首收颔表示蔑视(或愤怒)
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she bridled at his tone .对他说话的口气,她昂首收颔以示愤怒。
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off the bridle 见BIT 3 .on the bridle 见BIT 3 .
"Old English