"tightened" in Chinese (Simplified)
拧紧收紧
Definition
通过拉紧或旋转使某物更紧或更牢固，通常是为了防止松动。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
是“tighten”的过去式。最常见于物理动作，如拧紧螺丝、盖子，也常用于比喻（加强规定）。不要和“tied”（系好）混淆。
Examples
She tightened the lid on the jar.
她**拧紧**了罐子的盖子。
I tightened my shoelaces before running.
我在跑步前**系紧**了鞋带。
He tightened the screws on the chair.
他**拧紧**了椅子上的螺丝。
She tightened her grip on the umbrella as the wind picked up.
风变大时，她**握紧**了雨伞。
The coach tightened the team's rules after they lost the game.
球队输掉比赛后，教练**收紧了**队里的规定。
He tightened his belt after losing weight.
他减肥后**收紧了**皮带。