/ˈhɑːnɪs/
a set of strips of leather and metal pieces that is put around a horse’s head and body so that the horse can be controlled and fastened to a carriage, etc. 马具；挽具
to put a harness on a horse or other animal; to attach a horse or other animal to sth with a harness 给（马等）上挽具；用挽具把…套到…上
~ sth
to harness a horse
给马上挽具
~ sth to sth
We harnessed two ponies to the cart.
我们把两匹矮种马套到了车上。
(figurative)
In some areas, the poor feel harnessed to their jobs.
有些地区的穷人感觉终身被套牢在他们的工作上。
~ sthto control and use the force or strength of sth to produce power or to achieve sth 控制，利用（以产生能量等）
attempts to harness the sun’s rays as a source of energy
利用日光作为能源的尝试
We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.
我们必须尽量发挥全体职工的技能和创造力。