tightening
US /ˈtaɪt.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
名詞
收緊, 緊縮
the act of making something tighter or more restrictive
範例:
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The government announced a tightening of immigration laws.
政府宣布收緊移民法。
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There has been a gradual tightening of security measures.
安全措施已逐步收緊。
動詞
收緊, 勒緊
making or becoming tight or tighter
範例:
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The rope was tightening around the package.
繩子正在勒緊包裹。
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The company is tightening its belt due to economic difficulties.
由於經濟困難，公司正在勒緊褲腰帶。