| 单词 | tighten |
| 释义 | tighten tighten // verb [+ obj] tighten sth (up) to make sth become stricter; to increase control over sth: The government is to tighten the rules on drug advertising.
to tighten policy/regulations/rules/security
tightening noun [U; sing.] (a) tightening (up) of sth: a tightening of safety standards
IDIOMS
tighten your belt to spend less money because there is less available: With price increases on most goods, everyone is having to tighten their belt. BELT-TIGHTENING
PURSE
PHRASAL VERBS
tighten up (on sth) to become stricter or more careful: steps to tighten up on tax evasion |
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