◙ noun 1. 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 • 束带，限动器 [Nautical] a mooring cable • [航海] 系船索 ◙ verb 1. [with obj.] put a bridle on (a horse) • 给（马）套笼头 bring (something) under control;curb • 控制，约束，阻止 »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。 2. [no obj.] show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin • 昂首收颔表示愤怒 »she bridled at his tone. 对他说话的口气，她昂首收颔以示愤怒。
1. Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). Sense 2of the verb use is from the action of a horse when reined in