n.[C]

1. 馬勒，馬籠頭，轡頭
2. 約束，限制；控制
   I told my wife to put a bridle on her tongue.

   我告訴妻子說話要謹慎。

3. 【機】限動器，限動物
4. 【海】繫船索
5. 【解】繫帶

vt.

1. 給（馬等）繫以韁繩；上馬勒
   The horse was already saddled and bridled.

   這馬已裝上馬鞍，套上了馬勒。

2. 約束；控制
   I advise you to bridle your temper.

   我勸你控制自己的脾氣。

vi.

1. 昂首表示輕蔑（或怨忿等）[（+up）]
2. 動怒，生氣[（+at）]
   She bridled with anger at the journalists' intrusions upon her privacy.

   她對記者們侵擾她的私人生活大為氣惱。

n.

1. the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached.
2. Nautical  a mooring cable.

v.

1. put a bridle on.
2. bring under control.
3. show resentment or anger.