tighten
🇺🇸
/ˈtaɪtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈtaɪtn/
verb
C1
to make something more secure or firm
Please tighten the lid so it doesn't leak.
请拧紧盖子，以免泄漏。
C1
to make rules or control more strict
The company will tighten security measures next month.
公司将于下个月加强安全措施。
C1
to become or make something stretched and firm
The rope will tighten when you pull it.
当你拉动绳子时，它会变紧。
R
to become stiff or tense due to pain or emotion
His muscles tighten when he's nervous.
他紧张时肌肉会绷紧。
translation
使更牢固, 收紧, 拉紧, 绷紧
词形变化
3rd Present
tightens
Past
tightened
Perfect
tightened
Progressive
tightening