straighten up
US /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
UK /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
1.
整理, 收拾
to make something tidy or put it in order
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Please straighten up your room before you go out.
請在你出去之前把房間整理好。
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She spent the morning straightening up the living room.
她花了一個上午整理客廳。
2.
挺直, 直起身子
to stand or sit upright after slouching or bending
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He straightened up and looked me in the eye.
他挺直了身子，看著我的眼睛。
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The old man slowly straightened up from his stooped position.
老人慢慢地從彎腰的姿勢直起身子。
3.
改過自新, 振作起來
to improve one's behavior or performance
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He needs to straighten up if he wants to keep his job.
如果他想保住工作，就需要改過自新。
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The coach told the team to straighten up and play harder.
教練告訴球隊要振作起來，打得更努力。