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loosened

UK //ˈluːsənd//US //ˈluːsənd//

词源

源自中古英语 'lousen',与古英语 'lōsian'(意为‘失去’)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语。

verb

❶ 使某物变得不那么紧或固定,通常指物理上的放松或松开。

“He loosened the knot to free the rope.”

(他松开了绳结以释放绳子。)

“She loosened her grip on the handle.”

(她松开了对把手的握力。)

❶ 使规则、限制或控制变得不那么严格或严厉。

“The government loosened the restrictions on travel.”

(政府放松了对旅行的限制。)

“The school loosened its dress code policy.”

(学校放宽了着装规定。)

同义词:relaxed, eased, slackened, unfastened, released

常见短语

loosened up — 指放松身体或情绪,通常用于描述从紧张状态中解脱出来。

“After a few minutes, she loosened up and started to enjoy the party.”

(几分钟后,她放松下来并开始享受派对。)