Question

harness

Accepted Answer

/ ˈhɑːnis; NAmE ˈhɑːrnis /

◙ noun
1. a set of strips of leather and metal pieces that is put around a horse's head and body so that the horse can be controlled and fastened to a carriage , etc.
• 马具；挽具
2. a set of strips of leather, etc. for fastening sth to a person's body or to keep them from moving off or falling
• (防止人移动或坠落的)背带,保护带:
»a safety harness
  安全带

【IDIOMS】

◘ in 'harness
(BrE)
• doing your normal work, especially after a rest or a holiday
• (尤指休息或假期结束后)做正常工作
◘ in harness (with sb)
(BrE)
• working closely with sb in order to achieve sth
• (同某人)联手；密切合作◙ verb [VN]
1. ~ sth (to sth) to put a harness on a horse or other animal; to attach a horse or other animal to sth with a harness
• 给(马等)上挽具；用挽具把…套到…上:
»to harness a horse
  给马上挽具
»We harnessed ten ponies to the cart.
  我们把两匹矮种马套到了车上。
»(figurative) In some areas, the poor feel harnessed to their jobs.
  有些地区的穷人感觉终身被套牢在他们的工作上。
2. to control and use the force or strength of sth to produce power or to achieve sth
• 控制,利用(以产生能量等):
»attempts to harness the sun's rays as a source of energy
  利用日光作为能源的尝试
»We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.
  我们必须尽量发挥全体职工的技能和创造力。

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