英语词汇“tighten up”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Phr V

tighten up

tightens, tightening, tightened

tighten up sth or tighten sth up

to fasten something that holds one thing to another {e.g. screw, bolt, strap} more firmly

The mechanic went around tightening up any screws which had worked loose.

tighten up (sth) or tighten (sth) up

to make rules more limiting and more difficult to avoid

New UK legislation is planned to tighten up the rules on mailshots.

sometimes + on

The government is tightening up on safety standards.

if your muscles tighten up, or you tighten them up, they become stiff, either because you have exercised a lot or because you are not relaxed

And this next exercise will really tighten up those tummy muscles.My right calf tightened up during the last mile and was starting to get painful.

tighten up

if an organization or a sports team tightens up, they become more efficient, more controlled and make fewer mistakes

Chelsea's defence have really tightened up under their new manager.

tighten up

1. To become tighter. I could see her shoulders tighten up when I suggested having my mother stay with us for a while. This valve has been tightening up from rust accumulating over the years.

2. To cause something to become tighter. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." Make sure you regularly tighten everything up on your bike—it all gets loose over time. I tightened up my grip on my purse as I passed through the dark alley.

3. To become more strict or restrictive. Security has tightened up in airports around the world in response to the attacks. Once fairly lax in its admission policy, the police force has tightened up considerably in recent years.

4. To cause something to become more strict or restrictive. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." As stories of ransomware become more common, we're continuing to tighten up our cyber-security software suite for business customers. Our country will never reach its full potential until we tighten our borders up against unlawful immigration.

5. To become disciplined, well organized, and efficient. Our department has really tightened up in the last year ever since the new boss took over. Everyone in this team needs to tighten up if we want to have any shot of making it to the playoffs this year!

6. To cause someone or something become disciplined, well organized, and efficient. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." The new CEO has made it his mission to tighten up the company and return it to a profit within this fiscal year. The team has a lot of raw talent and potential, but you'll need to really tighten them up if they're going to find any consistent success.

tighten something up

to make something tighter. Tighten your seat belt up. It looks loose. Can you tighten up all the bolts?

tighten up

1. Lit. [for something] to get tighter. The door hinges began to tighten up, making the door hard to open and close. His grip around the handle tightened up and he refused to let go.

2. Fig. [for someone or a group] to become miserly. The government tightened up and our budget was slashed. We almost went out of business when we couldn't get credit because the bank tightened up.

3. Fig. [for someone or something] to become more restrictive. The boss is tightening up on new hiring. There are more rules and the people who enforce them are tightening up.

tighten up

1. To make something tight or tighter: I pulled on the ends of the string to tighten up the knot. The mechanic tightened the bolts up with a rachet. This exercise will tighten up your stomach muscles. Tighten your belt up so your pants don't fall down.

2. To become tight or tighter: I knew I had a fish when the line suddenly tightened up. After the run, I walked around the track so my muscles wouldn't tighten up. I tightened up on the handlebars as I went over the bump.

3. To make something more strict or secure: The government is trying to tighten up the tax code. The country has tightened its borders up to prevent drug smuggling.

4. To become more strict or secure: Airline security has tightened up, and now all luggage must be scanned.

5. To make something more disciplined: The company is tightening up their management in an effort to reduce wasteful spending. The author has tightened the story up by deleting irrelevant details.

6. To become more disciplined: The team has tightened up under the leadership of the new coach.

词汇	tighten up
释义	Phr V tighten up tightens, tightening, tightened tighten up sth or tighten sth up to fasten something that holds one thing to another {e.g. screw, bolt, strap} more firmly The mechanic went around tightening up any screws which had worked loose. tighten up (sth) or tighten (sth) up to make rules more limiting and more difficult to avoid New UK legislation is planned to tighten up the rules on mailshots. sometimes + on The government is tightening up on safety standards. if your muscles tighten up, or you tighten them up, they become stiff, either because you have exercised a lot or because you are not relaxed And this next exercise will really tighten up those tummy muscles.My right calf tightened up during the last mile and was starting to get painful. tighten up if an organization or a sports team tightens up, they become more efficient, more controlled and make fewer mistakes Chelsea's defence have really tightened up under their new manager. phrasetighten up1. tighten up sth • *tighten sth* up • tighten up to make a rule, law, or system more strict: French authorities say they plan to tighten up the immigration laws.+ on Airlines are tightening up on security after warnings of terrorist attacks.2. tighten up** • tighten up sth • *tighten sth* up** if your muscles tighten up, or you tighten up your muscles, they become stiff, especially because you have done a lot of exercise, or because you are nervous: These exercises will help to tighten up your stomach muscles. The muscles in my leg suddenly tightened up and I had to stop swimming.3. tighten up sth • *tighten sth* up to turn something, such as a screw, so that another thing is firmly held in place: Tighten up the screws to keep the axle from slipping forward.■ OPPOSITE: loosen4. tighten up** • tighten up sth • *tighten sth* up** if a team, organization, group etc tightens up, they work together in a more effective way and make fewer mistakes: Milan have tightened up their defence and they will be a hard team to beat. tighten up 1. To become tighter. I could see her shoulders tighten up when I suggested having my mother stay with us for a while. This valve has been tightening up from rust accumulating over the years. 2. To cause something to become tighter. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." Make sure you regularly tighten everything up on your bike—it all gets loose over time. I tightened up my grip on my purse as I passed through the dark alley. 3. To become more strict or restrictive. Security has tightened up in airports around the world in response to the attacks. Once fairly lax in its admission policy, the police force has tightened up considerably in recent years. 4. To cause something to become more strict or restrictive. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." As stories of ransomware become more common, we're continuing to tighten up our cyber-security software suite for business customers. Our country will never reach its full potential until we tighten our borders up against unlawful immigration. 5. To become disciplined, well organized, and efficient. Our department has really tightened up in the last year ever since the new boss took over. Everyone in this team needs to tighten up if we want to have any shot of making it to the playoffs this year! 6. To cause someone or something become disciplined, well organized, and efficient. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tighten" and "up." The new CEO has made it his mission to tighten up the company and return it to a profit within this fiscal year. The team has a lot of raw talent and potential, but you'll need to really tighten them up if they're going to find any consistent success. tighten something up to make something tighter. Tighten your seat belt up. It looks loose. Can you tighten up all the bolts? tighten up 1. Lit. [for something] to get tighter. The door hinges began to tighten up, making the door hard to open and close. His grip around the handle tightened up and he refused to let go. 2. Fig. [for someone or a group] to become miserly. The government tightened up and our budget was slashed. We almost went out of business when we couldn't get credit because the bank tightened up. 3. Fig. [for someone or something] to become more restrictive. The boss is tightening up on new hiring. There are more rules and the people who enforce them are tightening up. tighten up v. 1. To make something tight or tighter: I pulled on the ends of the string to tighten up the knot. The mechanic tightened the bolts up with a rachet. This exercise will tighten up your stomach muscles. Tighten your belt up so your pants don't fall down. 2. To become tight or tighter: I knew I had a fish when the line suddenly tightened up. After the run, I walked around the track so my muscles wouldn't tighten up. I tightened up on the handlebars as I went over the bump. 3. To make something more strict or secure: The government is trying to tighten up the tax code. The country has tightened its borders up to prevent drug smuggling. 4. To become more strict or secure: Airline security has tightened up, and now all luggage must be scanned. 5. To make something more disciplined: The company is tightening up their management in an effort to reduce wasteful spending. The author has tightened the story up by deleting irrelevant details. 6. To become more disciplined: The team has tightened up under the leadership of the new coach.
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