harness
/ˈhɑːnɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrnɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-nəs/ (ame, mw) · /ˈhɑː.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːr.nəs/ (ame, ipa)
harness — noun
- harnesssingular
- harnessesplural
1. straps joined together that go around an animal such as a horse, allowing a pers
straps joined together that go around an animal such as a horse, allowing a person to direct its movement or pull a cart, or similar bands worn by a person for protection
Rafael fastened the horse's harness before the morning ride.
The rock climber checked every strap on her safety harness before starting the climb.
collocation: safety harness
A parachute harness must be fitted carefully to the wearer's body.
Madison controls her dog with a harness instead of a collar.
文法句型
harness + noun (e.g. safety harness, horse harness)
a/the + harness + of + noun phrase
harness — verb
- harnesspresent simple I / you / we / they
- harnesses3rd person singular
- harnessing-ing form
- harnessedpast simple
1. to attach bands to an animal for directing its movement or connecting it to a wa
to attach bands to an animal for directing its movement or connecting it to a wagon or carriage
Takeshi harnessed the pony and led it out of the stable.
Soraya harnessed the two oxen to the wooden plough.
pattern: harness + to + vehicle
Élise learned to harness a horse in her first riding lesson.
The carriage driver harnessed the team of horses before the wedding.
- unharness
remove the harness from an animal
文法句型
harness + noun phrase (the animal)
harness + noun phrase + to + noun phrase (the vehicle)
常見錯誤
2. to take control of something such as a natural force or personal ability and use
to take control of something such as a natural force or personal ability and use it in a productive way
The new dam harnesses the power of the river to generate electricity.
collocation: harness + the power of
Scientists are trying to harness solar energy more efficiently.
collocation: harness solar energy
The company hopes to harness the creativity of its young designers.
Ayesha believes we can harness wind power to use less coal and oil.
Jessica learned to harness her anger and use it as motivation.
- waste
fail to use a resource when it is available
文法句型
harness + noun phrase (energy source / ability / force)
用法筆記
Common objects include natural forces (sun, wind, water), energy sources, and abstract qualities (talent, creativity, passion). Cannot be used for ordinary machines or tools.