tightened
US /ˈtaɪtənd/
UK /ˈtaɪtənd/
动词
1.
拧紧, 拉紧
made or became tight or tighter
示例:
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He tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
他握紧了方向盘。
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The screws need to be tightened.
螺丝需要拧紧。
2.
收紧, 加强
made or became more restrictive or severe
示例:
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The government tightened security measures after the attack.
袭击发生后,政府加强了安全措施。
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Regulations were tightened to prevent fraud.
为了防止欺诈,法规被收紧了。
形容词
拧紧的, 绷紧的
made firm or secure; not loose
示例:
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The knot was securely tightened.
绳结被牢牢地系紧了。
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Her muscles felt tightened after the intense workout.
剧烈运动后,她的肌肉感到紧绷。