harness
noun
Definitions of harness noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A set of straps and belts used to secure and control a person, animal, or object.
安全帶；挽具
a car safety harness
汽車安全帶
a walking harness for toddlers
幼兒學步帶
a climbing harness
攀岩安全帶
verb
Definitions of harness verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To fit a horse with a harness; to attach a horse to a vehicle using a harness.
給（馬）上挽具；套（馬）
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To control and utilize the power of something.
控制；利用…的動力
Scientists are working to harness solar power to provide electricity to homes.
科學家正在努力利用太陽能為家庭提供電力。
The country needs to harness the creativity of its people to boost economic growth.
該國需要利用人民的創造力來促進經濟增長。
We must learn how to harness the potential of technology to improve our lives.
我們必須學會如何利用技術的潛力來改善我們的生活。
Idioms
- in harness with
Working collaboratively with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
合作
• The two departments must work in harness with each other to ensure the project's success.
兩個部門必須彼此合作，以確保專案的成功。
- be back in harness
to return to work or one's usual activities after a period of absence.
重返工作崗位；恢復工作狀態
• After a few weeks of vacation, she is finally back in harness.
經過幾週的假期，她終於重返工作崗位。