Meaning of lè:
勒
(literary) bridle; halter; headstall; (physics) lux (abbr. for 勒克斯[le4ke4si1])
Qíshǒu yòng mǎ de lè lái kòngzhì fāngxiàng.
骑手用马的勒来控制方向。
The rider uses the horse's bridle to control the direction.
Kēxuéjiā shǐyòng yíqì cèliáng guāng de liàngdù, dānwèi shì lèkèsī.
科学家使用仪器测量光的亮度，单位是勒克斯。
Scientists use instruments to measure the brightness of light, with the unit being lux.
to rein in; to compel; to force; (literary) to carve; to engrave; (literary) to command; to lead (an army etc); to strap tightly; to bind
Qíbīng yòng shéngzi bǎ mǎ lè zhù.
骑兵用绳子把马勒住。
The cavalry used a rope to rein in the horse.
Jǐngchá bùdé bù shǐyòng wǔlì lái lè zhǐ zhè chǎng chōngtū.
警察不得不使用武力来勒止这场冲突。
The police had to use force to compel the end of the conflict.
Tāmen zài shíbēi shàng lè le tā de míngzì.
他们在石碑上勒了他的名字。
They engraved his name on the stone tablet.
Jiāngjūn zài zhànchǎng shàng lè bīng yú qiánxiàn.
将军在战场上勒兵于前线。
The general commanded the troops at the front line.
Tā bǎ mǎ'ān lè dé hěn jǐn.
他把马鞍{勒}得很紧。
He strapped the saddle on tightly.
Tā yòng shéngzi bǎ xiāngzi de gàizi lēi zhù le.
他用绳子把箱子的盖子勒住了。
He used a rope to bind the lid of the box.
