英语词汇“tighten”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

单词	tighten
例句	tightentighten /ˈtaɪtn/ verb 1 make something tight► tighten make a rope, wire, etc. tight, or become tight: He pulled on the loose ends of the string to tighten the knot. The horse felt the rope tighten around its neck. ► pull something tight to pull something so that it becomes tight: She pulled her jacket collar tight to keep her neck warm. ► stretch to make something longer or wider by pulling it: We stretched a rope between two trees to hold up the top of the tent. His T-shirt was stretched tight across his back. 2 make your muscles tight► tighten to make a part of your body stiff or straight by using your muscles: Brenda tightened her grip on the cup. He tightened his mouth into a thin angry line. ► stiffen to tighten your muscles so that your body becomes stiff or straight: He touched her on the shoulder and she stiffened. ► clench if you clench your fist or teeth, you close your hand or mouth tightly using your muscles: She clenched her fist and looked like she might punch something.
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