tighten up
US /ˈtaɪ.tən ʌp/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən ʌp/
1.
擰緊, 收緊
to make something tighter or more secure
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Please tighten up the screws on this chair.
請把這把椅子的螺絲擰緊。
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The regulations need to be tightened up to prevent fraud.
需要收緊法規以防止欺詐。
2.
加強, 改進
to become more disciplined or efficient
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The team needs to tighten up their defense.
球隊需要加強防守。
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We need to tighten up our spending habits.
我們需要收緊我們的消費習慣。