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。
02
拉直, 伸直
to extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves
Transitive: to straighten sth
例子
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
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
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
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。
