to tighten
01
拧紧, 握紧
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
Transitive: to tighten sth
例子
She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain.
她在崎岖的地形上骑行时握紧了把手。
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the machine.
他用扳手拧紧了机器上的螺栓。
02
拧紧, 收紧
to become more firm, secure, or constricted
Intransitive
例子
As the screws were turned, the grip of the vice tightened, securing the workpiece in place.
随着螺丝的转动，虎钳的夹持力收紧，将工件固定在适当的位置。
The knot in the rope gradually tightened as he pulled it, making it more difficult to untie.
当他拉动绳子时，绳结逐渐收紧，使得解开变得更加困难。
03
收紧, 加强
to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness
Transitive: to tighten an activity or measure
例子
The company decided to tighten its budgetary constraints to improve financial discipline and reduce expenses.
公司决定收紧预算限制，以提高财务纪律并减少开支。
In an effort to combat cheating, the school administration tightened its examination procedures.
为了打击作弊行为，学校管理部门收紧了考试程序。
