勒
lēi
Meaning
- to strap tightly
Definition
勒住；强制；雕刻。
to rein in; to force; to carve.
Usage
作为动词，表示收紧缰绳或强制他人；也用于表示在石上雕刻文字。
As a verb, it means to pull the reins tightly or to force someone; also used to mean carving characters on stone.
Examples
- 1 他用力勒住马缰，让马停下。（He pulled the reins hard to stop the horse.）
- 2 别勒我，我自己会走。（Don't force me, I'll go by myself.）
- 3 山顶上勒石为记，以示纪念。（A stone was carved at the top of the mountain as a souvenir.）
- 4 警察勒令歹徒放下武器。（The police ordered the gangster to drop his weapon.）
- 5 她勒紧腰带，省吃俭用。（She tightened her belt and lived frugally.）
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