| 单词 | tighten |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CIRCLE〕Pull the end of the string through the loop and tighten. 拽住绳子末端，穿过圆环拉紧。朗文写作活用〔DISAPPEAR〕Security was tightened up at the embassy after a number of important files went missing. 几份重要文件不见了以后，使馆加强了保安措施。朗文写作活用〔HOLD〕Helen tightened her grasp on my collar and shouted ‘Don't fool around with me, Mickey!’ 海伦把我的衣领抓得更紧，并大声叫道：“不要耍我，米基！”朗文写作活用〔HOLD〕His arms tightened around her in a bear hug. 他双臂紧紧地抱住她。朗文写作活用〔HOLD〕I tightened my hold on the child as we crossed the busy road. 我们穿过拥挤的马路时，我紧紧拉住了孩子。朗文写作活用〔HOLD〕She looked anxious and tightened her grip on her shoulder bag. 她看上去很不安，把手提包抓得更紧了。朗文写作活用〔INCREASE〕A spokesman for the airline said that much of the cost increase was caused by tightening of security. 航空公司的一名发言人说成本上升大部分是由加强安全措施所引起的。朗文写作活用〔JOIN〕Duvall had just glued the joints of the chair and was tightening a vise to hold them in place. 杜瓦尔刚把椅子的接点黏合起来，并拧紧台钳将其固定住。朗文写作活用〔SPEND MONEY OR TIME|花钱/时间〕Most people have to tighten their belts a little when they retire. 大多数人退休以后只得勒紧裤带过日子。朗文写作活用〔STEAL〕Security has been tightened since the theft of a $150,000 oil painting. 自从一幅价值15万美元的油画被盗后，保安措施就加强了。朗文写作活用〔STRICT/NOT STRICT〕The prime minister has promised to tighten up the law on carbon dioxide emissions. 首相承诺要更严格执行控制二氧化碳排放的法规。朗文写作活用〔Stillson〕A trademark used for a monkey wrench having serrated jaws that tighten as pressure is applied to the handle.斯帝尔逊：一种管子钳的商标，这种钳具有带锯齿的颚板，当手板受到压力时收紧美国传统〔TAKE〕The government is planning to tighten up regulations governing the transport of toxic waste. 政府正计划收紧对运送有毒废弃物的监管条例。朗文写作活用〔TIGHT〕He changed the spanner for one the correct size and tightened the nut. 他换了把尺寸合适的扳手把螺帽拧紧。朗文写作活用〔TIGHT〕I think the fan belt needs to be tightened. 我觉得风扇皮带需要拉紧一点。朗文写作活用〔TOOL〕He took a spanner from his tool box and tightened up the bolts on the gate. 他从工具箱里拿了把扳手把大门上的螺栓拧紧。朗文写作活用〔amid〕Security was tightened amid fears of another terrorist attack.在人们担心会再次发生恐怖袭击的同时, 安全措施加强了。外研社新世纪〔among〕The general opinion among police officers was that the law should be tightened.警察中间普遍的想法是这条法律应该制订得更加严厉。朗文当代〔anti-abortionist〕An attempt by anti-abortionists to tighten the rules was defeated.反堕胎者所作的加强法规的尝试失败了。柯林斯高阶〔arm〕Her arms tightened convulsively around the child.她一下子紧紧搂住了孩子。牛津搭配〔belt〕Clearly, if you are spending more than your income, you'll need to tighten your belt.明摆着，要是你入不敷出，你就得省着点了。柯林斯高阶〔belt〕If you are spending more than your income, you'll need to tighten your belt.要是你入不敷出, 那你就得省着点了。外研社新世纪〔belt〕When father lost his job we had to tighten our belts.父亲失业时,我们只得节衣缩食。英汉大词典〔burton〕A light tackle having double or single blocks, used to hoist or tighten rigging.轻型滑车：双滑轮或单滑轮轻型滑车，用于升起或拉紧支撑船桅和帆的全部绳索美国传统〔censorship〕Political censorship has been tightened under the new regime.在新政权的统治下，政治审查已经收紧。牛津搭配〔coil〕Pythons kill by tightening their coils so that their victim cannot breathe.大蟒蛇紧紧盘绕猎物使之无法呼吸，从而杀死猎物。柯林斯高阶〔confirm〕This latest tragedy merely confirms my view that the law must be tightened.最近发生的悲剧正好印证了我的看法：法律必须趋严。牛津搭配〔cop hold of〕Cop hold of this part while I tighten the screw.我拧螺丝钉时扶着这里。韦氏高阶〔cry〕John tightened his grip until she cried out.约翰越捏越紧，直到她痛得大声喊叫。朗文当代〔defeat〕They inflicted a heavy defeat on the Government's plans to tighten asylum controls.他们使政府对政治避难加强限制的计划遭到惨败。朗文当代〔drawstring〕A cord or ribbon run through a hem or casing and pulled to tighten or close an opening.束带：穿入衣边或嵌条套的线绳或带子，用以拉紧或闭合开口美国传统〔embrace〕He closed his eyes and tightened his embrace.他闭上眼睛，抱得更紧了。牛津搭配〔exercise〕These stomach exercises will tighten abdominal muscles.这些腹部练习会增强腹肌。柯林斯高阶〔exert〕Environmental groups are exerting pressure on the government to tighten pollution laws.环境保护组织在向政府施加压力，要求强化污染法规。朗文当代〔firmly〕This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin.该治疗有助于强身健体、紧致皮肤。柯林斯高阶〔fiscal〕In 1987, the government tightened fiscal policy.1987年, 该国政府收紧了财政政策。外研社新世纪〔frap〕To take up the slack of; tighten.拉紧绳子；加紧美国传统〔garrote〕A method of execution formerly practiced in Spain, in which a tightened iron collar is used to strangle or break the neck of a condemned person.绞刑：最先在西班牙出现的一种绞死人的方式，使用一种拧紧的铁环去使罪犯窒息或将其脖子勒断美国传统〔government〕The US government has tightened restrictions on firearms.美国政府已经加强了对枪支的限制。朗文当代〔gripping〕Tony Blair last night tightened his grip on Labour mps with new powers to root out troublemakers.昨晚，托尼·布莱尔利用新赋予的权力铲除了制造事端者，加强了对工党议员的控制。柯林斯高阶〔grip〕I tightened my grip on the handrail.我抓紧了扶手。外研社新世纪〔grip〕I tightened my grip on the handrail.我紧紧抓住扶手。英汉大词典〔grip〕Pete tightened his grip on her arm.皮特紧紧抓住她的胳膊。麦克米伦高阶〔grip〕Rebels have tightened their grip on the city.叛军已经加强了他们对这座城市的控制。剑桥高阶〔grip〕Robert tightened his grip on her shoulder.罗伯特把她的肩膀抓得更紧了。牛津搭配〔grip〕She tightened her grip on my arm.她越来越用力地抓住我的胳膊。剑桥高阶〔grip〕She felt his grip tighten painfully on her wrist.她感觉他把她的手腕抓得更紧了，很疼。牛津搭配〔grip〕We need to tighten the grip we have on the market.我们得加强对市场的控制力。牛津高阶〔hold〕He tightened his hold , refusing to let her go.他抓得更紧了，不让她走。朗文当代〔hold〕His hold on her arm tightened.他把她的胳膊抓得更紧了。牛津高阶〔immigration〕The government has decided to tighten its immigration policy.政府决定实施更加严格的移民政策。柯林斯高阶〔immigration〕The government has decided to tighten its immigration policy.政府决定收紧移民政策。外研社新世纪〔keep back〕Her lips tightened to keep back the angry words.她抿紧双唇, 强忍着不发脾气。外研社新世纪〔lace〕To restrain or constrict by tightening laces, especially of a corset.用系带绑紧：用系束带固定或束缚，尤指妇女穿的紧身胸衣美国传统〔loosen〕One of the screws had loosened a bit and had to be tightened.有颗螺丝有点松了，必须拧紧。韦氏高阶〔mask〕A cosmetic preparation that is applied to the face and allowed to dry before being removed, used especially for cleansing and tightening the skin.面膜：涂在脸上的化妆前用品，干后除去，用以清洁和缩紧皮肤美国传统〔meltdown〕Faced with the risk of financial meltdown, the government has at last tightened banking regulations.面对金融危机的风险, 政府最终加紧了银行业监管。外研社新世纪〔monetary〕Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策，以避免通货膨胀。柯林斯高阶〔monetary〕Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家收紧货币政策以避免通货膨胀。外研社新世纪〔noose〕The international community was tightening the economic noose around South Africa's neck.勒紧绞索；使情况更加危险麦克米伦高阶〔noose〕The new tougher penalties will tighten the noose on traffic offenders.新的更严厉的措施将严惩交通违章者。韦氏高阶〔noose〕The noose tightened around her neck.她脖子上的活扣收紧了。牛津搭配〔noose〕The noose of poverty was tightening (= becoming more serious) daily.贫困问题日益加剧。剑桥高阶〔noose〕The rebels are tightening the noose around the capital.叛乱分子正在收紧对首都的包围。柯林斯高阶〔notch〕She tightened her belt an extra notch.她将腰带又束紧了一格。牛津高阶〔nut〕A device at the lower end of the bow for a stringed instrument, used for tightening the hairs.松紧旋纽：琴弓尾端的装置，用于松紧金属丝美国传统〔obscenity〕Existing laws on obscenity are to be tightened.禁止色情的现行法律将变得更加严厉。英汉大词典〔peg〕Music One of the pins of a stringed instrument that are turned to tighten or slacken the strings so as to regulate their pitch.【音乐】 琴栓，弦钮：用来拧紧或拧松弦以定音的弦乐器的一个乐栓美国传统〔readiness〕Security tightened in the capital in readiness for the president's arrival.首都加强了警备，准备迎接总统的到来。柯林斯高阶〔save〕With the price increases, we are all having to tighten our belts.由于物价上涨，我们都只好勒紧裤腰带了。牛津高阶〔screw〕Tighten the screws.拧紧螺丝钉。韦氏高阶〔screw〕Fix the frame in position and tighten the screws .把框子固定在正确位置上，拧紧螺丝。朗文当代〔screw〕Now tighten all the screws.现在把全部螺丝都拧紧。牛津高阶〔screw〕The government has started to tighten the screws on illegal share dealers.政府开始打压不法券商。朗文当代〔screw〕To drive or tighten (a screw).旋或拧（一个螺钉）美国传统〔screw〕To fasten, tighten, or attach by or as if by means of a screw.钉住，拧紧：用螺钉或类似方法加紧、加固或者连接美国传统〔screw〕Turn the screw to the right and tighten it.将螺钉往右旋,把它旋紧。英汉大词典〔security〕The banks must tighten security against fraud.银行必须加强安全措施，防止诈骗。剑桥高阶〔security〕They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security.他们现在承受着加强机场安保措施的巨大压力。柯林斯高阶〔security〕They are under pressure to tighten their airport security.他们面临着加强机场安保的压力。外研社新世纪〔security〕We need to tighten security around the hotel during the president's visit.总统访问期间我们需要加强宾馆周围的安全保卫。牛津搭配〔slack〕The men pulled on the ropes to take up the slack (= to tighten them).男人们拉绳子将其收紧。剑桥高阶〔slip〕Tighten the straps so they won't slip off your shoulders.系紧带子，这样它们才不会从你的肩上滑下来。麦克米伦高阶〔sprawl〕Boylan plays with language, letting the prose sprawl about before tightening it suddenly to great effect.博伊兰随心所欲地驾驭着语言, 先是任文章自由铺展, 然后猛地收住, 产生了绝佳的效果。外研社新世纪〔sprawl〕Boylan plays with language, letting the prose sprawl about before tightening it suddenly to great effect.博伊兰随心所欲地驾驭着语言，先是任文章自由铺展，然后猛地收住，产生了绝好的效果。柯林斯高阶〔stay〕The men tightened the stays on the circus tent.那些人拉紧了马戏团帐篷的牵索。韦氏高阶〔strainer〕An apparatus for tightening, stretching, or strengthening.加固器：用来使他它物变结实、延伸或坚固的器具美国传统〔strain〕The rope tightened and strained.绳子拉紧绷住。外研社新世纪〔stranglehold〕Government forces have tightened their stranglehold on the region.政府军已对这个地区加强了控制。麦克米伦高阶〔stranglehold〕The troops are tightening their stranglehold on the city.部队正在加强对该市的控制。柯林斯高阶〔stranglehold〕The two major companies have been tightening their stranglehold on the beer market.两大公司开始加强钳制啤酒市场。剑桥高阶〔tensor〕Anatomy A muscle that stretches or tightens a body part.【解剖学】 张肌：伸展或紧绷身体某一部分的肌肉美国传统〔tighten ... up〕He tightened the bolt up slowly.他慢慢拧紧螺钉。21世纪英汉〔tighten ... up〕The government is tightening up public security.政府正在加强公共治安。21世纪英汉〔tighten sth up〕Are there any plans to tighten up on advertising controls? 有计划加强对广告的监管吗？剑桥高阶〔tighten the net〕The police are tightening the net around the smugglers.警方逐渐缩小包围圈，逼近走私人员。剑桥高阶〔tighten up〕He accused ministers of breaking election pledges to tighten up on immigration.他指责部长们违背了选举时作出的加强移民管理的承诺。外研社新世纪〔tighten up〕I want us to be a bit more sensible this time and tighten up.我希望咱们这次更明智一些, 更小心一些。外研社新世纪〔tighten up〕I want us to be a bit more sensible this time and tighten up.我要求我们这次要更加理智、更加严格要求自己。柯林斯高阶〔tighten up〕I'll have to tighten up that bolt.我得把那个螺栓拧紧。外研社新世纪〔tighten up〕Security around the building has tightened up recently.最近，大楼周围的安全措施加强了。韦氏高阶〔tighten up〕They tightened up security around the building.他们加强了大楼周围的安全措施。韦氏高阶〔tighten up〕Until this week, every attempt to tighten up the law had failed.到本周为止, 一切旨在严格执法的努力都失败了。外研社新世纪〔tighten up〕We installed new machines to tighten up the assembly line.我们安装了新机器以提高装配线的工效。韦氏高阶〔tighten your belt〕I've had to tighten my belt since I stopped working full-time.自从我停止全职工作以来，就不得不勒紧裤带过日子。剑桥高阶〔tightening〕As the regime's grip on the mainland tightened over the next few years, hundreds of thousands more people fled south.随着后来几年那个政权加强对大陆的控制，又有数十万人逃往南方。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕He accused ministers of breaking election pledges to tighten up on immigration.他指责部长们没有兑现在竞选中许下的加强移民管制的诺言。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕Headaches caused by tension can result in tightening of the muscles in the neck.精神紧张引起的头痛会导致颈部肌肉僵硬。外研社新世纪〔tightening〕Her arms tightened about his neck in gratitude.她充满感激，把他的脖子搂得更紧了。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕I used my thumbnail to tighten the screw on my lamp.我用拇指指甲把台灯上的螺钉拧紧了。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕She saw his jaw tighten and his face lose its colour.她看见他的下巴绷紧，脸色煞白。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕Take-off and landing procedures have been tightened after two jets narrowly escaped disaster.在两架喷气机差点出事故之后，起飞和降落的操作规程更加严格了。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕The United States plans to tighten the economic sanctions currently in place.美国计划加大现有经济制裁的力度。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕The anchorman flung his whole weight back, tightening the rope.那个压阵队员使尽了全身力气往后拽，把绳子拉得紧紧的。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕The cables tightened and he was lifted gradually from the deck.缆绳绷紧了，他被慢慢地吊离了甲板。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕There was a tightening of state control over press and broadcasting.政府加强了对出版和广播的控制。外研社新世纪〔tightening〕They have tightened security along the border.他们加强了边境的安全工作。柯林斯高阶〔tightening〕Until this week, every attempt to tighten up the law had failed.到本周为止，一切旨在严格执法的努力都失败了。柯林斯高阶〔tighten〕Tighten the screws firmly.把螺丝拧紧。朗文当代〔tighten〕All the bolts were fully tightened.所有螺栓都完全拧紧了。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more.他越挣扎绳子就勒得越紧。剑桥高阶〔tighten〕As the regime's grip on the mainland tightened over the next few years, hundreds of thousands more people fled south.随着后来几年该政权加强对大陆的控制, 又有数十万人逃往南方。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕Can you tighten up the bolts for me? 你能帮我紧紧螺栓吗？牛津搭配〔tighten〕Closing the border would tighten the screws on the terrorists.关闭边境将使恐怖分子受到更为严厉的打击。朗文当代〔tighten〕Controls gradually tightened.控制渐渐加强。21世纪英汉〔tighten〕Efforts to tighten the rules have failed.严格规章制度的努力失败了。朗文当代〔tighten〕He tightened his grip on the gun.他紧紧地握着枪。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕He expects the presidential race to tighten.他预计竞选总统的角逐还会更激烈。朗文当代〔tighten〕He felt his stomach tighten.他感到肚子发紧。牛津搭配〔tighten〕He knows he has considerable support for his plans to tighten his grip on the machinery of central government.他清楚有相当多的人支持他对中央政府机构加强控制的计划。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕He saw his father's jaw tighten in irritation.他看到父亲气得紧咬牙关。牛津搭配〔tighten〕Her arms tightened about his neck in gratitude.她充满感激, 把他的脖子搂得更紧了。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕Her face tightened with pain.她痛得紧绷着脸。牛津搭配〔tighten〕Her fingers tightened unconsciously with every jolt she received.她每受一次颠簸，她的手指都会无意识地并拢。牛津搭配〔tighten〕Her grip seemed to tighten on the door handle.她似乎把门把手抓得更紧了。牛津搭配〔tighten〕Her stomach tightened, anticipating the fight that was to come.预料到即将有战斗，她的肚子绷得紧紧的。麦克米伦高阶〔tighten〕His hand tightened painfully around her wrist.他的手紧紧握住她的手腕，弄得她生疼。牛津搭配〔tighten〕His jaw muscles tightened.他下巴的肌肉变紧了。韦氏高阶〔tighten〕His mouth tightened into a thin line.他的嘴抿成了一道细缝。牛津高阶〔tighten〕His mouth tightened into a thin, angry line.他的嘴抿成了一道细缝，一副生气的样子。朗文当代〔tighten〕His stomach tightened up on him.他觉得胃部发胀。英汉大词典〔tighten〕His words made her throat tighten.他的话使她喉咙发紧。牛津搭配〔tighten〕I used my thumbnail to tighten the screw.我用大拇指指甲拧紧了那个螺丝。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕I'd put the new tyre on, but I hadn't tightened up the wheel.我把新轮胎装上了，但没有上紧轮子。朗文当代〔tighten〕I'll tighten the screw.我会把螺丝拧紧。韦氏高阶〔tighten〕Laws on gambling have tightened up recently.有关赌博的法律最近变得更加严厉。牛津高阶〔tighten〕Money tightened after the war.战后银根紧了。21世纪英汉〔tighten〕Money tightened after the war.战后银根紧了。英汉大词典〔tighten〕My first priority is to tighten up on discipline.我觉得最重要的是要加强纪律。麦克米伦高阶〔tighten〕Rebel forces have tightened their hold on the capital.叛军加强了对首都的控制。朗文当代〔tighten〕Sarah tightened her grip on my arm.萨拉把我的手臂抓得更紧了。朗文当代〔tighten〕Security at foreign consulates was tightened after the attack.在那次袭击后，外国领事馆的安全措施加强了。麦克米伦高阶〔tighten〕She tightened her hold on the handle.她把把手抓得更紧了。韦氏高阶〔tighten〕She saw his jaw tighten and his face lose its colour.她看见他下巴紧绷, 面容失色。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕Sofia's throat had tightened and she couldn't speak.索菲娅哽住了喉, 说不出话来。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕Stefano's grip tightened and his tone became colder.斯特凡诺的手抓得更紧了, 语气也更冷了。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕The United States plans to tighten the economic sanctions currently in place.美国计划加大现有经济制裁的力度。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕The anchorman leaned back, tightening the rope.压阵队员身体后仰, 将绳子拉紧。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕The authorities tightened security around the embassy.当局加强了大使馆周围的安全防卫措施。英汉大词典〔tighten〕The authorities tightened security around the embassy.当局加强了该使馆周边的安保工作。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕The cables tightened and he was lifted gradually from the deck.缆绳绷紧了, 他被慢慢地吊离了甲板。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕The girl was tightened up inside.女孩内心感到紧张。21世纪英汉〔tighten〕The government tightened up economic controls.政府加紧了经济控制。21世纪英汉〔tighten〕The government are tightening up the driving laws.政府方面正在抓紧驾驶法规的施行。英汉大词典〔tighten〕The government wants to tighten its control on the press.政府想加强对新闻出版的管理。麦克米伦高阶〔tighten〕The nuts weren't properly tightened and the wheel came off.螺母没拧紧，轮子脱落了。牛津高阶〔tighten〕The police are tightening up on under-age drinking.警方正在采取更加严厉的措施对付未成年人饮酒的问题。牛津高阶〔tighten〕The rope holding the boat suddenly tightened and broke.系船的绳子突然绷断了。牛津高阶〔tighten〕The rope needs tightening up.这绳子需要再拉紧一点。英汉大词典〔tighten〕There was an attempt by anti-abortionists to tighten the rules.反堕胎者曾试图严格加强规章制度。外研社新世纪〔tighten〕We have tightened up the defence and are winning matches as a result.我们加强了防守，所以现在比赛我们都是赢的。朗文当代〔tighten〕When you tighten guitar strings, the note gets higher.你把吉他的弦紧一紧，音就会变高。朗文当代〔toggle〕A pin, rod, or crosspiece fitted or inserted into a loop in a rope, chain, or strap to prevent slipping, to tighten, or to hold an attached object.连接：一种装入或插入绳子，链子或带子，在上面绕成一个环的钉子、杆或横档用于防止滑动或固定一个连接的物体美国传统〔trigger〕Her finger tightened on the trigger as she heard footsteps approaching.她听到脚步越来越近，便用手指紧扣扳机。牛津搭配〔turn〕He tightened the screw with one last turn.他最后拧了一圈，把螺丝拧紧。韦氏高阶〔twitch〕A looped cord used to restrain a horse by tightening it around the animal's upper lip.马勒：固定在马上唇用来控制马匹的带圈美国传统〔unseemly〕It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases when others are having to tighten their belts.在其他人不得不勒紧裤腰带的时候, 给法官涨薪是不合适的。外研社新世纪〔unseemly〕It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases when others are having to tighten their belts.在其他人正不得不勒紧裤腰带的时候，给法官提高薪水是不合适的。柯林斯高阶〔vice〕Her hand tightened like a vice around his arm.她的手像老虎钳子一样紧紧抓住他的手臂。剑桥高阶〔vise〕Her hand tightened like a vise around his arm.她的手像老虎钳子一样紧紧抓住他的手臂。剑桥高阶〔wedge〕To fix in place or tighten with a wedge.把…楔住，把…楔牢美国传统Tighten the straps so they don't rub.把皮带拉紧，别让它们打滑。剑桥国际Tightening the screws on business drivers would have an immediate effect on traffic congestion.对商业司机施加压力会对交通拥挤产生立即效应。剑桥国际He flexed/tensed his muscles (= tightened, esp. his arm muscles, to make them look large and strong) so that everyone could admire them.他把肌肉绷紧，想以此赢得大家的赞美。剑桥国际Her hand tightened like a vice around his arm.她的手像台虎钳一样箍住了他的手臂。剑桥国际His clenched fists were tensely tightening and relaxing in time with every word he spoke.他捏紧的拳头随着他说的每一句话忽紧忽松。剑桥国际If the country's economic position continues to get worse, it will be necessary for the government to tighten the national purse strings still further.如果这个国家的经济情况继续恶化，政府就有必要缩紧全国的财政开支。剑桥国际If you tighten your belt you spend or use less because of lack of money.勒紧裤带(少花钱)剑桥国际It needs tightening up. 它需要拉紧一些。译典通She stiffened (= tightened her muscles) as he touched her.他碰她时，她浑身紧绷。剑桥国际The bank has tightened credit controls in response to the worsening economy.针对日益恶化的经济，银行已加紧信用控制。牛津商务The central bank cut inflation from 12.5% to 10.3% by tightening the money supply.中央银行通过紧缩货币供应量把通货膨胀率从 12.5% 降到了 10.3%。牛津商务The government is planning to tighten up legislation against squatting.政府计划加强对擅自占用的立法。剑桥国际The police are tightening the net (=coming closer to catching) around the smugglers.警察渐渐收拢包围圈，逼近走私犯。剑桥国际The proposed national identity card system would help to tighten security against fraud.拟议中的国家身份证系统将有助于加紧安全防护措施，以防欺骗行为。剑桥国际The two major companies have been tightening their stranglehold on the beer market.这两家大公司加紧了他们对啤酒市场的垄断。剑桥国际These tent ropes are too slack--they need tightening.这些帐篷绳子太松了----它们需要弄紧。剑桥国际Turn the screw to the right to tighten it. 将螺钉向右旋紧。译典通We're all going to have to tighten our belts until your mother finds another job.在你们母亲找到另一份工作之前，我们都要勒紧裤带了。剑桥国际You tighten (up)/loosen a screw with a screwdriver.你可以用螺丝刀旋紧/松螺丝。剑桥国际 |
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