to straighten up
[phrase form: straighten]
01
挺直, 纠正姿势
to correct one's posture or position to become more upright
例子
The teacher reminded the students to straighten up in their chairs during the lesson.
老师提醒学生们在课堂上要坐直。
After a long day at the computer, she decided to take a break and straighten up her back.
在电脑前度过漫长的一天后，她决定休息一下，挺直背部。
02
整理, 收拾
to organize a space, making it neat and tidy
例子
After the party, we had to straighten up the living room by putting away the decorations.
派对结束后，我们不得不通过收起装饰品来整理客厅。
The team collaborated to straighten up the storage room, optimizing space for easy access.
团队合作整理了储藏室，优化空间以便于访问。
03
改正, 端正态度
to improve one's behavior, often by becoming more responsible or disciplined
Dialect
American
American例子
After getting into trouble at school, he was told he needed to straighten up and start taking his studies seriously.
在学校惹上麻烦后，他被告知需要改正行为并开始认真对待学习。
If you want to get promoted, you 'll need to straighten up and show more commitment to your job.
