tighten

🇺🇸 /ˈtaɪtn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtaɪtn/
頻度
難易度
タグ TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
verb
C1

to make something more secure or firm

Please tighten the lid so it doesn't leak.

漏れないように蓋をしっかり締めてください。

C1

to make rules or control more strict

The company will tighten security measures next month.

来月、会社はセキュリティ対策を強化します。

C1

to become or make something stretched and firm

The rope will tighten when you pull it.

引っ張るとロープが締まります。

R

to become stiff or tense due to pain or emotion

His muscles tighten when he's nervous.

緊張すると彼の筋肉が硬直します。

translation

v. よりしっかりと固定する, より厳しくする, 引き締めるまたは張る, 痛みや感情で硬くなる

語形変化

3rd Present tightens
Past tightened
Perfect tightened
Progressive tightening