英:['taɪtnɪŋ]
美:['taɪtnɪŋ]
英:['taɪtnɪŋ]
美:['taɪtnɪŋ]
n.
上紧,固定,紧密
v.
收紧( tighten的现在分词 )
(使)变紧
(使)绷紧
加紧
Noun
1. the act of making something tighter;
"the tightening of economic controls"
tightening torque[化]拧紧力矩,拉紧转矩
belt tighteningn. 勒紧裤腰带;紧缩预算,省吃俭用
The first known use of tighten was circa 1727
tigressnoun
a female tiger
tightwadnoun
a stingy person
tightsplural noun
a garment closely fitted to the body and covering it from the neck down or from the waist down
tightropenoun
a rope or wire stretched tight for acrobats to perform on
tight1 of 2adjective
so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through
a tight roof
fixed very firmly in place
loosen a tight jar cover
not slack or loose a tight knot
kept the rope tight
fitting too closely
tight shoes
difficult to get through or out of on a tight schedule
in a tight spot
firm in control
kept a tight hand on affairs
stingy sense 1
very closely packed or compressed
a tight bale of hay
low in supply : scarce
money is tight just now
tight2 of 2adverb
in a tight manner
hold on tight
so as to be tight wound the spring tight
shut the door tight
in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly
sleep tight
tight1 of 2adjective
so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through
a tight roof
fixed very firmly in place
loosen a tight jar cover
not slack or loose a tight knot
kept the rope tight
fitting too closely
tight shoes
difficult to get through or out of on a tight schedule
in a tight spot
firm in control
kept a tight hand on affairs
stingy sense 1
very closely packed or compressed
a tight bale of hay
low in supply : scarce
money is tight just now
tight2 of 2adverb
in a tight manner
hold on tight
so as to be tight wound the spring tight
shut the door tight
in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly
sleep tight
tight1 of 2adjective
so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through
a tight roof
fixed very firmly in place
loosen a tight jar cover
not slack or loose a tight knot
kept the rope tight
fitting too closely
tight shoes
difficult to get through or out of on a tight schedule
in a tight spot
firm in control
kept a tight hand on affairs
stingy sense 1
very closely packed or compressed
a tight bale of hay
low in supply : scarce
money is tight just now
tight2 of 2adverb
in a tight manner
hold on tight
so as to be tight wound the spring tight
shut the door tight
in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly
sleep tight
tight1 of 2adjective
so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through
a tight roof
fixed very firmly in place
loosen a tight jar cover
not slack or loose a tight knot
kept the rope tight
fitting too closely
tight shoes
difficult to get through or out of on a tight schedule
in a tight spot
firm in control
kept a tight hand on affairs
stingy sense 1
very closely packed or compressed
a tight bale of hay
low in supply : scarce
money is tight just now
tight2 of 2adverb
in a tight manner
hold on tight
so as to be tight wound the spring tight
shut the door tight
in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly
sleep tight
tightenverb
to make or become tight or tighter
1 I knew he was strong; I didn’t know how strong until I felt it myself, the muscles in his back tightening beneath my fingers.
2 So I tried that, but the thought spiral kept tightening anyway.
3 Her guard was back up, the skepticism tightening her face.
4 The smooth wave rose, tightening her throat, making it impossible to speak, and then, as she held on, tensing her lips, it fell away and she was safe.
5 Yishan grunted with satisfaction and began to pull, the noose tightening around the moon until the delicate thread looked like a thin scratch of blood.
6 Matt felt a strange tightening in his chest when he saw the skull staring back at him from Fidelito s skinny body.
7 Seven’s heart felt heavier, her chest tightening with anxiety and worry.
8 She tightened her hold on the handle.
9 She stared at Kaisa, who finished tightening the straps of the saddlebags before looking back at her.
10 It shifted, tightening itself into a more compact coil, looking more like it was defending territory than getting ready to leave.
11 The tightening force required for gasketed connections is somewhat dependent on the washer material being used.
对于衬垫接头,所要求的上紧的力量稍微依赖于正在使用的垫圈材料。
12 Of course, "not tightening" may not be good enough.
当然,“不从紧”不一定是好事。
13 This will cause further belt-tightening in the public services.
这会导致公共事业单位进一步紧缩开支。
14 I head for the door, my fingers tightening into nervous fists.
15 We stared as her flesh returned, swelling upon her bones and tightening her skin with muscles.
16 tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking
17 Archer was so anxious that he nearly recoiled, but the boy held on, his small fingers tightening over Archer’s.
18 But tightening credit overall is having an impact.
不过,整体上的信贷紧缩还是在产生影响。
19 Tialys did the same with his, easing the straps around the insect’s body, tightening, adjusting.
20 He looked forward again, his iron grip tightening.