harness

• 指套在马、骡等牲口身上，用于把牲口系在车、犁等器具上的整套皮带和装置；也指用于安全或控制目的的类似装置，如安全带、安全绳。

A noun referring to a set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse to a cart or plow, or a similar apparatus used for safety or control purposes.

1. Equipment for animalsB1formal

   A set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse or other animal to a cart, plow, or carriage.

   马具

   • The farmer put the harness on the horse before plowing.
   • She adjusted the harness to fit the pony comfortably.
   • The leather harness was old but still strong.

   同义词equipmentgearriggingtacktackle

2. Safety equipmentB1formal

   A system of straps worn by a person to secure them in a high place or to prevent falling.

   安全带

   • The climber wore a safety harness while scaling the cliff.
   • Construction workers must wear a harness on the scaffolding.
   • He checked his harness before jumping out of the plane.

• 动词，表示控制并利用资源、能量或能力以达到特定目的，也有给马等牲畜套上挽具的意思。

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling and utilizing a resource, energy, or ability for a specific purpose.

1. Control and useB2formal

   To control and make use of something, especially natural resources or energy.

   利用

   • We need to harness solar energy more efficiently.
   • The company harnessed the power of wind to generate electricity.
   • They are trying to harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

   同义词channelcontrolemployexploittapuseutilize

   反义词neglectsquanderwaste

2. Attach with a harnessB1formal

   To put a harness on an animal, such as a horse, to prepare it for work or riding.

   套上挽具

   • The farmer harnessed the horses to the plow.
   • She harnessed the dog to the sled.
   • He carefully harnessed the pony before the ride.

   同义词hitchyoke

   反义词freereleaseunharnessunhitchunyoke