tighten
🇺🇸
/ˈtaɪtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈtaɪtn/
verb
C1
to make something more secure or firm
Please tighten the lid so it doesn't leak.
請擰緊蓋子，以免洩漏。
C1
to make rules or control more strict
The company will tighten security measures next month.
公司將於下個月加強安全措施。
C1
to become or make something stretched and firm
The rope will tighten when you pull it.
當你拉動繩子時，它會變緊。
R
to become stiff or tense due to pain or emotion
His muscles tighten when he's nervous.
他緊張時肌肉會繃緊。
translation
使更牢固, 收緊, 拉緊, 繃緊
詞形變化
3rd Present
tightens
Past
tightened
Perfect
tightened
Progressive
tightening