n.[C]

1. 马勒，马笼头，辔头
2. 约束，限制；控制
   I told my wife to put a bridle on her tongue.

   我告诉妻子说话要谨慎。

3. 【机】限动器，限动物
4. 【海】系船索
5. 【解】系带

vt.

1. 给（马等）系以缰绳；上马勒
   The horse was already saddled and bridled.

   这马已装上马鞍，套上了马勒。

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

   我劝你控制自己的脾气。

vi.

1. 昂首表示轻蔑（或怨忿等）[（+up）]
2. 动怒，生气[（+at）]
   She bridled with anger at the journalists' intrusions upon her privacy.

   她对记者们侵扰她的私人生活大为气恼。

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.