单词 | tighten |
释义 | tighten tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for tighten ► B2 to become tighter or to make something become tighter, firmer, or less easy to move: » Tighten the straps so they don't rub.» As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more.Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningWord Builder:–Adjectives: tight–Verbs: tighten–Adverbs: tight, tightly • • • Extra Examples:» Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position.» I tightened the knots and prepared to descend.» If we tighten the rope, it might reach across.» The dry atmosphere tightens my skin. |
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