Tightens Meaning in English
word · lemma: tighten
ˈtaɪtənz
TY-tənz
tˈaɪtənz
TY-tənz
释义
To make something firmer, less loose, or more secure by pulling or pressing it; can also refer to making rules, controls, or restrictions more strict.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used with physical objects ('tightens a bolt/belt') and figuratively ('tightens security/rules'). Formal and informal. Watch for 'tightens up' (more conversational) and context to know if literal or metaphorical.
Spanish: aprieta - se ajustaPortuguese (BR): aperta - fica mais apertadoPortuguese (PT): aperta - fica mais apertadoChinese (Simplified): 收紧 - 变紧Chinese (Traditional): 收緊 - 變緊Hindi: कसता हैArabic: يشدّ - يصبح أضيقBengali: কষে - শক্ত করেRussian: затягивает - ужесточаетJapanese: 締める - 強化するVietnamese: thắt chặt - siếtKorean: 조인다 - 강화하다Turkish: sıkılaştırır - sıkarUrdu: کس دیتا ہے - سخت کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengencangkan - memperketat
例句
She tightens the lid on the jar to keep it fresh.
basic
He tightens his belt before leaving the house.
basic
The manager tightens the rules at work.
basic
Every time it gets cold, the metal tightens a little bit.
natural
She always tightens her grip when she’s nervous.
natural
If the government tightens controls, travel will be harder.
natural