Definitions
n. Straps fitted around a horse's head to control it.
马笼头
v. To put a bridle on a horse.
给马套笼头
v. To react angrily because something seems insulting or unfair.
动怒；表示不满
Example
She checked the horse's bridle before climbing into the saddle.
她上马前检查了马的笼头。
Some employees bridle at strict monitoring policies because they feel their professional judgement is being questioned.
一些员工对严格的监控政策感到不满，因为他们觉得自己的专业判断受到了质疑。
Collocations
- a leather bridle
- put a bridle on
- bridle at criticism
Word family
- unbridled (adj.)
Usage tip
指马笼头，不是笼子；与bridal（新娘的）同音。
FAQ
- What does bridle mean?
- Straps fitted around a horse's head to control it. To put a bridle on a horse. To react angrily because something seems insulting or unfair.
- How is bridle pronounced?
- UK /ˈbraɪdəl/, US /ˈbraɪdəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
