to straighten
01
拉直, 整理
to make something no longer bent or curved
Transitive: to straighten sth
例子
The tailor straightened the hem of the dress to ensure it hung evenly.
裁缝拉直了裙子的下摆，以确保它均匀地悬挂。
He used a ruler to straighten the crooked line he had drawn.
他用尺子弄直了他画的弯曲的线。
02
拉直, 伸直
to extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves
Transitive: to straighten sth
例子
She straightened the ribbon, carefully pulling it taut to create a neat and uniform bow.
她拉直了丝带，小心地拉紧以创造一个整洁均匀的蝴蝶结。
The farmer straightened the fence posts, aligning them in a perfect row along the field boundary.
农夫拉直了篱笆柱，将它们沿着田地的边界排成完美的一排。
2.1
伸直, 拉直
to be extended or move in a single direction without curving or bending
Intransitive
例子
After the storm, the tree branches slowly straightened, reaching towards the sky once more.
暴风雨过后，树枝慢慢地伸直，再次伸向天空。
As the heat expanded the metal, the warped fence rail began to straighten under the pressure.
随着热量使金属膨胀，变形的栅栏栏杆在压力下开始变直。
03
挺直, 伸直
to change the position of one's own body in a way that it is not bent
Transitive: to straighten one's body
例子
After sitting for hours at his desk, he stood up to straighten his back and stretch his legs.
在办公桌前坐了几个小时后，他站起来挺直背部并伸展双腿。
As she prepared for the race, the runner took a moment to straighten her posture and focus her breathing.
当她准备比赛时，这位跑步者花了一点时间来挺直她的姿势并集中她的呼吸。
04
整理, 收拾
to tidy up or organize things or places
Transitive: to straighten a place or objects
例子
After the chaotic party, she straightened the living room.
在混乱的派对之后，她整理了客厅。
Before the meeting, he straightened his office, clearing clutter from his desk and arranging papers in folders.
会议前，他整理了他的办公室，清理了桌子上的杂物并把文件整理到文件夹里。
