Tighten
[ 'taɪtn ]
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vt.& vi. 收紧;（使）变紧;（使）绷紧;加紧;
💡 词根助记
tight 紧的+en使... → v.变紧, 绷紧, 拉紧
📝 例句
If the economy gets worse,we shall just have to tighten our belts.
如果经济形势继续恶化,我们就不得不节衣缩食过紧日子了。
tighten the rope a tittle
把绳子弄紧
We must tighten these screws.
我们必须把这些螺钉旋紧。
Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.
将螺丝钉往右扭转，使它钉紧。
We must tighten these screws.
我们必须把这些螺钉旋紧。
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
📖 牛津释义
tighten
v
1 [I, Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ (sth) (up)
(a) (cause sth to) become tight or tighter （使某物）变紧
This screw needs tightening. 这螺钉需再拧紧些.
tighten (up) the ropes 拉紧绳子
He tightened his grip on her arm. 他紧抓住她的手臂.
(b) (cause sth to) become stricter （使某事）变得更严格
Controls have gradually tightened. 控制逐渐加强.
tighten up security 使安全措施更严密.
2 (idm 习语) loosen/tighten the purse-strings => purse. tighten one's `belt eat less food, spend less money, etc because there is littleavailable 勒紧腰带（省吃俭用）
The management warnedof the need for further belt-tightening, ie economy. 资方提醒有必要进一步节约.
3 (phr v) tighten up (on sth) become more careful, vigilant or strict 变得更小心、 警惕或严格
The police are tightening up on drunken driving. 警方目前采取严厉手段对付醉酒驾车行为.
🔁 扩展释义
*['taitn]vt. 勒紧, 使变紧vi. 变紧, 绷紧【化】 使紧密【经】 紧缩
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I'm not going to any.I need some fresh air, so I'm going out for a walk.
我哪个报告都不去听。我需要一些新鲜空气，因此我要出去散步。
Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa
我们还可以对怎样作个好的倾听者提出几点意见。第一，轮流地听。当你们在一起时，不要同时争着说话。听的时候不要打断人家的讲话，还要阻止别人插话。然后再轮到另外的人讲话。这样，每个人都有说话的机会，也有人家恭听你说话的机会。
Another part of me wanted this moment to continue for ever.
我还有另一个想法，就是希望此时能永远持续下去。