tighten
動詞
定義 tighten 動詞
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to make something become tighter, firmer, or less easy to move; or to become tighter
收緊；拉緊；緊縫
Please tighten these screws to ensure the stability of the equipment.
請擰緊這些螺絲以確保設備的穩定性。
As the weather gets colder, I need to tighten the belt on my coat.
隨著天氣變冷，我需要繫緊外套的腰帶。
The seat belts on the plane must be tightened before takeoff.
飛機上的安全帶必須在起飛前繫緊。
成語
- tighten the net
To gradually close in on someone, especially a criminal, making their capture more likely.
收緊包圍網（特別是對犯罪者）
• The police are tightening the net in their attempt to capture the fugitive.
警方正在收緊包圍網，試圖逮捕逃犯。
- tighten your belt
To reduce one's spending due to financial constraints or a decrease in income.
縮衣縮食，節省開支
• Due to the company's declining performance, we have to tighten our belts and reduce unnecessary expenses.
由於公司業績下滑，我們不得不勒緊褲帶，減少不必要的開支。
片語動詞 tighten
- tighten something up
to cause an object or situation to become more secure, firm, or reduced in mobility
使其更緊、更牢固
• We need to tighten this device up a bit more before we start the next phase.
我們需要把這個設備再收緊一點，然後才能開始下一階段。
- tighten (something) up
to strengthen a rule, system, or law, making it harder to evade or disregard
使規則、制度、法律更加嚴格
• Recently, the government decided to tighten up the laws regarding cybersecurity to prevent data breaches, making the regulations more stringent.
最近，政府決定加強網絡安全法律，以防止數據洩露，使法規更加嚴格。