tightened

tightened

形容词 1. 紧绷的；拉紧的 2. 变得严格的；变得严密的 名词 1. 收紧；变得更紧 2. 加强；加严

词语辨析

tighten, fasten, secure 这三个词都有“使变得紧密”之意，但用法上有所不同。tighten是最普通用词，可指通过拉紧某物使之紧密或变得固定。fasten多指通过扣紧、系紧或紧固某物来使之固定或紧密。secure强调通过固定或巩固某物以确保其安全、稳定。

词汇扩充

tighten one's grip/hold on something 加强对某物的控制 tighten one's belt 节衣缩食；过紧日子 tighten the screws 加紧施压；加强控制

近义词

strengthen, firm, constrict, squeeze

反义词

loosen, relax, slacken

柯林斯词典

tighten (verb) If you tighten your grip on something, or if your grip tightens, you hold the thing more firmly or securely. 例句：She tightened her grip on his arm. If you tighten a part of your body or if it tightens, you pull the muscles of that part so that it becomes less relaxed or so that you feel a pulling or burning sensation. 例句：His stomach muscles tightened.

牛津词典

tighten (verb) Make or become tight or tighter. 例句：She tightened the screw.

用法

1. Do not over tighten the screws. 不要过紧地拧紧螺丝。 2. The government is tightening controls on imports. 政府正在加强进口管制。 3. He tightened his grip on the steering wheel. 他紧紧握住方向盘。 4. The company is tightening its financial regulations. 公司正在加强财务规定。 5. The economy is continuing to tighten. 经济继续收紧。

例句

1. The rope tightened around his waist as he climbed the mountain. 攀登山顶时，绳子在他腰间拉紧。 2. The teacher tightened the rules in the classroom to maintain discipline. 老师加强了教室里的规定以维持纪律。 3. He tightened his grip on the handlebars as he rode the bike downhill. 下坡时，他紧紧握住自行车的把手。 4. The company tightened security measures after the theft of sensitive information. 敏感信息被盗后，公司加强了安全措施。 5. The government plans to tighten regulations on pollution control. 政府计划加强环境污染控制的规定。 6. She felt her chest tighten with anxiety. 她感到心脏因焦虑而紧缩。 7. The screws on the machine need to be tightened regularly. 机器上的螺丝需要定期拧紧。 8. He tightened his belt to save money during difficult times. 困难时期，他勒紧腰带省钱。 9. The government is tightening the noose on tax evaders. 政府正在收紧对逃税者的控制。 10. She tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she drove through the storm. 她驾驶车辆穿越暴风雨时，紧紧握住方向盘。 11. The company's finances have tightened, leading to layoffs. 公司的财务状况紧张，导致裁员。 12. The new regulations are aimed at tightening security at airports. 新规定旨在加强机场安全。 13. He tightened the straps on his backpack before starting the hike. 准备开始远足前，他拉紧了背包上的带子。 14. The government is tightening restrictions on foreign investment. 政府正在加强对外国投资的限制。 15. As the exam approached, the students felt the pressure tighten. 随着考试的临近，学生们感到压力越来越大。 16. The company tightened its policies on data protection after a security breach. 公司在安全漏洞后加强了数据保护政策。 17. He tightened his shoelaces before going for a run. 出去跑步前，他把鞋带绑紧了。 18. The government is planning to tighten regulations on gun ownership. 政府计划加强对枪支拥有的规定。 19. She tightened her grip on the microphone before starting her speech. 开始演讲前，她紧紧握住麦克风。 20. The company is tightening its budget in order to reduce expenses. 公司正在紧缩预算以减少开支。