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单词 tighten
释义
tighten
verb[IorT]
uk
/ˈtaɪ.tən/us
/ˈtaɪ.tən/
B2
tobecometighteror to make somethingbecometighter,firmer, or lesseasytomove:
（使）变紧，（使）紧固
Tighten thestrapsso they don'trub.把带子拉紧，这样它们就不会相互磨擦了。
As hestruggled, theropestightenedevenmore.他越挣扎绳子就勒得越紧。
More examples
  • Carefully tighten theclampuntil itfirmlysupportsthepipettein averticalposition.
  • I tightened theknotsandpreparedtodescend.
  • If we tighten therope, it mightreachacross.
  • Thedryatmospheretightens myskin.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Tight and tightening
  • astringency
  • chokehold
  • close-fitting
  • fast
  • inelasticity
  • retighten
  • skinny
  • stiffen
  • strain
  • super-tight
  • tauten
  • tautly
  • tautness
  • tight
  • tight-fitting
  • tightensomethingup
  • tightly
  • tightness
  • up
  • vice-like
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Idioms

tightenyourbelt
tighten the net

Phrasal verbs

tightensomethingup
tighten(something)up
(Definition oftightenfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

tighten| American Dictionary

tighten
verb
us
/ˈtɑɪt·ən/

tightenverb(CONTROL)

[T]
tostronglycontrolsomething:
Securitywas tightened at USembassiesaround theworld.
Thegovernmentmovedto tighten therulesontoxicsubstancesin theair.
[M]Ourteamwill have to tighten upitsdefenseif wewanttowin.

tightenverb(LIMIT)

[T]
to make something lesseasilyavailable:
Thegovernmentplansto tightencreditandslowthegrowthof themoneysupply.

tightenverb(MAKE FIRMER)

[I/T]
to make somethingtighter,firmer, or lesseasytomove:
[T]You’ve got to tighten thelacesofyouriceskates.
[I]Hisarmstightened around her.

Idiom

tightenyourbelt
(Definition oftightenfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

tighten| Business English

tighten
verb[IorT]
uk
/ˈtaɪtən/us
GOVERNMENT,LAW
(alsotighten up)
to make arule,system, orlawstrongerand moredifficulttoignore:
tighten controls/rules/regulationThere wererenewedcallsto tightencontrolsonimportedproducts.
ECONOMICS,FINANCE
limitingtheamountofmoneythatpeopleandcompaniesareabletoborroworspend, forexample, byincreasinginterestrates:
Centralbankswereexpectedtorespondby tighteningmonetarypolicy.
ECONOMICS,COMMERCE
if amarkettightens, therebecomesless of somethingavailablethan iswantedorneeded:
Theglobalmarketfornursesis tightening.
tighten your belt
tospendlessmoneythanusualfor aperiodoftimebecause you do not have as muchmoney:
Themajorsupermarketshavestartedapricewarascustomerstightentheirbelts.
See also
belt-tightening

Phrasal verb

tighten up on sth
(Definition oftightenfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftighten

tighten
In theory any level of environmental improvement or spending can be achieved by manipulating property rights or tightening environmental standards.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In any case the inclusion of conditions tightens the interconnection between rights and obligations.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The draining of reserves in the debtor countries accelerated and monetary policy was tightened to ensure gold convertibility.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The final borders that were used were thus histological ones, tightened by physiological criteria.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Hence, to e-enable this small delivery company, it is crucial to determine the appropriate e-tools for tightening the supply chain.
From theCambridge English Corpus
If the constraint is not consistent, the output interval is propagated to the input intervals by tightening each of the input intervals.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Actions that should be taken include expanding the rights of the accused, reducing sentences, expanding probation, and tightening restrictions on police.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The transition was primarily facilitated by the conjunction of difficulty in obtaining natural ingredients, declining incomes and tightened credit.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Rather, wires are seen a bit like ropes that can be knotted or tightened (like chemical bonds) with ropes of other components.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The law was further tightened in 1828, 1837 and 1861.
From theCambridge English Corpus
As a principle, the abdomen should not be tightened when preparing to breathe, and her attention was directed towards this.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The snare was then tightened, "grabbing" the coil itself.
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The band was tightened gradually until the maximum velocity of the mitral valveflowdecreased to around 70% of the previous level.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In 1993, the environmental standards for some air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide were tightened.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Removal of household offal was improved in 1899, with some incineration and a sewage farm ; inspection of milk and ice was gradually tightened.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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