free rein

短语

完全的行动自由; 随意

发音

UK /ˌfɹiː ˈɹeɪn/
其它
US /ˌfɹi ˈɹeɪn/

词形变化

free reins 复数 free reins

别名

free reign

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A rein of a horse held loosely so that the animal can move more freely; also, the free condition that this gives to a horse.

    放松缰绳

    松缰

    动物学 体育
  2. 2.

    The absence of constraints; freedom to act, decide, or speak.

    自由发挥

    自由行动

    比喻

    to give [a] free rein to

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

play

上位词 1

freedom

词源

From free (adjective) + rein.

来源：wiktionary