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Straightens Meaning in English

word · lemma: straighten

ˈstɹeɪtənz
STRAY-tənz
stɹˈeɪtənz
stray-Tənz

释义

To make something straight or tidy, or to become straight. Can refer to fixing hair, posture, objects, or arrangements.

用法与细微差别

Usually a physical action: 'straightens her hair,' 'straightens his tie.' Can also mean improving posture ('straightens her back'). Used in both literal and figurative senses (e.g., 'straightens out a problem'). Common with objects, clothes, hair, or body.

例句

He straightens his tie before the meeting.

basic

She straightens her hair every morning.

basic

The teacher straightens the chairs in the classroom.

basic

She sighs and straightens her back after sitting for hours.

natural

He straightens the picture frame on the wall without thinking.

natural

Whenever she gets nervous, she straightens her papers again and again.

natural