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tighten tighten ★★☆☆☆/ta͟ɪt(ə)n/1[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]抓紧；攥紧 If you tighten your grip on something, or if your grip tightens, you hold the thing more firmly or securely.   [V n]  [V prep]  [V]Luke answered by tightening his grip on her shoulder...卢克的回应就是把她的肩头抓得更紧了。Her arms tightened about his neck in gratitude...她充满感激，把他的脖子搂得更紧了。Stefano's grip tightened and his tone became colder.斯蒂芬诺的手抓得更紧了，语气也更冷了。2[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]绷紧，拉紧(绳、链) If you tighten a rope or chain, or if it tightens, it is stretched or pulled hard until it is straight.   [V n]  [V]The anchorman flung his whole weight back, tightening the rope...那个压阵队员使尽了全身力气往后拽，把绳子拉得紧紧的。The cables tightened and he was lifted gradually from the deck.缆绳绷紧了，他被慢慢地吊离了甲板。3[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](对…)严加控制；(使)加强控制 If a government or organization tightens its grip on a group of people or an activity, or if its grip tightens, it begins to have more control over it.   [V n]  [V]He knows he has considerable support for his plans to tighten his grip on the machinery of central government...他清楚有相当多的人支持他对中央政府机构加强控制的计划。As the regime's grip on the mainland tightened over the next few years, hundreds of thousands more people fled south.随着后来几年那个政权加强对大陆的控制，又有数十万人逃往南方。4[VERB	动词]拧紧，旋紧(螺钉、螺丝帽等) When you tighten a screw, nut, or other device, you turn it or move it so that it is more firmly in place or holds something more firmly.   [V n]  [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]I used my thumbnail to tighten the screw on my lamp...我用拇指指甲把台灯上的螺钉拧紧了。All the bolts were fully tightened.所有的螺钉都拧紧了。Tighten up means the same as tighten .tighten up 同 tightenIt's important to tighten up the wheels properly, otherwise they vibrate loose and fall off.把轮子拧紧是很重要的，否则它们会因振动松动、脱落。5[VERB	动词](身体局部)变僵硬，产生憋闷感，产生阻塞感 If a part of your body tightens, the muscles in it become tense and stiff, for example because you are angry or afraid.   [V]Sofia's throat had tightened and she couldn't speak...索菲娅喉咙哽住了，说不出话来。She saw his jaw tighten and his face lose its colour.她看见他的下巴绷紧，脸色煞白。tightening...a headache caused by tension which results in tightening of the muscles in the neck.由于紧张导致颈部肌肉僵硬而引起的头痛...a slight tightening of the throat.喉咙微微发紧6[VERB	动词]使(规定、政策、制度)更加严格；使更加有效 If someone in authority tightens a rule, a policy, or a system, they make it stricter or more efficient.   [V n]  [V P n (not pron)]  [V P on n]  [Also V n P]The United States plans to tighten the economic sanctions currently in place...美国计划加大现有经济制裁的力度。They have tightened security along the border...他们加强了边境的安全工作。Take-off and landing procedures have been tightened after two jets narrowly escaped disaster.在两架喷气机差点出事故之后，起飞和降落的操作规程更加严格了。Tighten up means the same as tighten .tighten up 同 tightenUntil this week, every attempt to tighten up the law had failed...到本周为止，一切旨在严格执法的努力都失败了。He accused ministers of breaking election pledges to tighten up on immigration.他指责部长们没有兑现在竞选中许下的加强移民管制的诺言。tightening...the tightening of state control over press and broadcasting.政府加强了对出版和广播的控制7 to tighten your belt→see: belt； to tighten the screw→see: screw； 相关词组：tighten up  tightentight‧en /ˈtaɪtn/ ●●○ (also tighten up) verb  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[transitive] to close or fasten something firmly by turning it  OPP  loosen:  Tighten the screws firmly. I’d put the new tyre on, but I hadn’t tightened up the wheel.2[intransitive, transitive] if you tighten a rope, wire etc, or if it tightens, it is stretched or pulled so that it becomes tight:  When you tighten guitar strings, the note gets higher. The rope tightened around his body.3[intransitive, transitive] to become stiff or make a part of your body become stiff  OPP  relax:  His mouth tightened into a thin, angry line. Tighten up the muscles of both arms.4tighten your grip/hold on something a)to control a place or situation more strictly:  Rebel forces have tightened their hold on the capital. b)to hold someone or something more firmly:  Sarah tightened her grip on my arm.5[transitive] to make a rule, law, or system more strict  OPP  relax:  Efforts to tighten the rules have failed.tighten up on something a range of measures to tighten up on illegal share dealing6tighten your belt informal to try to spend less money than you used to:  Businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.7tighten the screws (on somebody) informal to try to force someone to do something, by threatening them or making things difficult for them – used in news reports:  Closing the border would tighten the screws on the terrorists.8[intransitive] American English if a race or competition tightens, the distance between the competitors becomes smaller:  He expects the presidential race to tighten.tighten up phrasal verb if a team or group tightens up, they start working together more effectivelytighten something ↔ up We have tightened up the defence and are winning matches as a result.

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Collins	tighten ★★☆☆☆ /ta͟ɪt(ə)n/ 1 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]抓紧；攥紧 If you tighten your grip on something, or if your grip tightens, you hold the thing more firmly or securely. [V n] [V prep] [V] Luke answered by tightening his grip on her shoulder... 卢克的回应就是把她的肩头抓得更紧了。 Her arms tightened about his neck in gratitude... 她充满感激，把他的脖子搂得更紧了。 Stefano's grip tightened and his tone became colder. 斯蒂芬诺的手抓得更紧了，语气也更冷了。 2 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]绷紧，拉紧(绳、链) If you tighten a rope or chain, or if it tightens, it is stretched or pulled hard until it is straight. [V n] [V] The anchorman flung his whole weight back, tightening the rope... 那个压阵队员使尽了全身力气往后拽，把绳子拉得紧紧的。 The cables tightened and he was lifted gradually from the deck. 缆绳绷紧了，他被慢慢地吊离了甲板。 3 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](对…)严加控制；(使)加强控制 If a government or organization tightens its grip on a group of people or an activity, or if its grip tightens, it begins to have more control over it. [V n] [V] He knows he has considerable support for his plans to tighten his grip on the machinery of central government... 他清楚有相当多的人支持他对中央政府机构加强控制的计划。 As the regime's grip on the mainland tightened over the next few years, hundreds of thousands more people fled south. 随着后来几年那个政权加强对大陆的控制，又有数十万人逃往南方。 4 [VERB 动词]拧紧，旋紧(螺钉、螺丝帽等) When you tighten a screw, nut, or other device, you turn it or move it so that it is more firmly in place or holds something more firmly. [V n] [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] I used my thumbnail to tighten the screw on my lamp... 我用拇指指甲把台灯上的螺钉拧紧了。 All the bolts were fully tightened. 所有的螺钉都拧紧了。 Tighten up means the same as tighten .tighten up 同 tighten It's important to tighten up the wheels properly, otherwise they vibrate loose and fall off. 把轮子拧紧是很重要的，否则它们会因振动松动、脱落。 5 [VERB 动词](身体局部)变僵硬，产生憋闷感，产生阻塞感 If a part of your body tightens, the muscles in it become tense and stiff, for example because you are angry or afraid. [V] Sofia's throat had tightened and she couldn't speak... 索菲娅喉咙哽住了，说不出话来。 She saw his jaw tighten and his face lose its colour. 她看见他的下巴绷紧，脸色煞白。 tightening ...a headache caused by tension which results in tightening of the muscles in the neck. 由于紧张导致颈部肌肉僵硬而引起的头痛 ...a slight tightening of the throat. 喉咙微微发紧 6 [VERB 动词]使(规定、政策、制度)更加严格；使更加有效 If someone in authority tightens a rule, a policy, or a system, they make it stricter or more efficient. [V n] [V P n (not pron)] [V P on n] [Also V n P] The United States plans to tighten the economic sanctions currently in place... 美国计划加大现有经济制裁的力度。 They have tightened security along the border... 他们加强了边境的安全工作。 Take-off and landing procedures have been tightened after two jets narrowly escaped disaster. 在两架喷气机差点出事故之后，起飞和降落的操作规程更加严格了。 Tighten up means the same as tighten .tighten up 同 tighten Until this week, every attempt to tighten up the law had failed... 到本周为止，一切旨在严格执法的努力都失败了。 He accused ministers of breaking election pledges to tighten up on immigration. 他指责部长们没有兑现在竞选中许下的加强移民管制的诺言。 tightening ...the tightening of state control over press and broadcasting. 政府加强了对出版和广播的控制 7 to tighten your belt→see: belt ； to tighten the screw→see: screw ；相关词组： tighten up
Oxford	tight·en / ˈtaɪtn ; NAmE ˈtaɪtn / verb 1 [intransitive , transitive ] to become or make sth become tight or tighter （使）变紧，更加牢固 tighten(up) ◆ The rope holding the boat suddenly tightened and broke. 系船的绳子突然绷断了。 ◆ His mouth tightened into a thin line. 他的嘴抿成了一道细缝。 tightensth (up) ◆ to tighten a lid/screw/rope/knot 拧紧盖子╱螺钉；绷紧绳子；打紧结 ◆ The nuts weren't properly tightened and the wheel came off. 螺母没拧紧，轮子脱落了。 ◆ She tightened her grip on his arm. 她抓他的手臂抓得更紧了。 2 [transitive ] tightensth to make sth become stricter 使更加严格；加强 ◆ to tighten security 加强安全措施 OPP loosen IDIOM tighten your ˈbelt to spend less money because there is less available 勒紧腰带（省吃俭用） ☞synonyms at save PHRASAL VERB ˌtighten ˈup (on sth) to become stricter or more careful 变得更加严格（或小心） ◆ Laws on gambling have tightened up recently. 有关赌博的法律最近变得更加严厉。 ◆ The police are tightening up on under-age drinking. 警方正在采取更加严厉的措施对付未成年人饮酒的问题。 tighten tightens tightened tightening tight·en / ˈtaɪtn ; NAmE ˈtaɪtn /
LDC	tightentight‧en /ˈtaɪtn/ ●●○ (also tighten up) verb Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[transitive] to close or fasten something firmly by turning it OPP loosen: Tighten the screws firmly. I’d put the new tyre on, but I hadn’t tightened up the wheel.2[intransitive, transitive] if you tighten a rope, wire etc, or if it tightens, it is stretched or pulled so that it becomes tight: When you tighten guitar strings, the note gets higher. The rope tightened around his body.3[intransitive, transitive] to become stiff or make a part of your body become stiff OPP relax: His mouth tightened into a thin, angry line. Tighten up the muscles of both arms.4tighten your grip/hold on something a)to control a place or situation more strictly: Rebel forces have tightened their hold on the capital. b)to hold someone or something more firmly: Sarah tightened her grip on my arm.5[transitive] to make a rule, law, or system more strict OPP relax: Efforts to tighten the rules have failed.tighten up on something a range of measures to tighten up on illegal share dealing6tighten your belt informal to try to spend less money than you used to: Businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.7tighten the screws (on somebody) informal to try to force someone to do something, by threatening them or making things difficult for them – used in news reports: Closing the border would tighten the screws on the terrorists.8[intransitive] American English if a race or competition tightens, the distance between the competitors becomes smaller: He expects the presidential race to tighten.tighten up phrasal verb if a team or group tightens up, they start working together more effectivelytighten something ↔ up We have tightened up the defence and are winning matches as a result.
WDF	tighten [ˈtaɪtn]tightened, tightening, tightens CET6TEM4IELTS v4577 6147 735 2600 1452 983 377 VERB5589 155219 Spoken: 51834469 tightened[764] tightening[724] tightens[252] 勒紧(64%)，变紧(23%)，固定(10%)，使紧(3%) vt.变紧；使变紧 vi.绷紧；变紧

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