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tightening
UK //ˈtaɪtənɪŋ//US //ˈtaɪtənɪŋ//
词源
派生自中古英语 'tightnen'（使变紧），词根为古英语 'tyhtan'（拉紧），与德语 'ziehen'（拉）同源。
noun
❶ 指收紧或变得更紧的过程或状态，常用于描述物理上的紧固或政策、规则等的严格化。
“The tightening of the screws ensured the shelf wouldn't wobble.”
（拧紧螺丝后，架子不再摇晃。）
“The government announced a tightening of border controls.”
（政府宣布加强边境管控措施。）
同义词:constriction, compression, stiffening
verb
❶ 使某物变得更紧或更牢固的动作，也可比喻为加强控制或限制。
“He kept tightening the lid until it wouldn't budge.”
（他不断拧紧盖子，直到完全不动为止。）
“The coach emphasized tightening the defense during halftime.”
（教练在中场休息时强调要加强防守。）
同义词:fasten, secure, clench
常见短语
tightening one's belt — 比喻节约开支或过更节俭的生活，通常因经济困难而采取的措施。
“After losing his job, he started tightening his belt by canceling subscriptions.”
（失业后，他通过取消订阅服务来节衣缩食。）
tightening the screws — 字面指拧紧螺丝，比喻施加压力或加强控制以迫使他人服从。
“The boss is tightening the screws to meet the quarterly targets.”
（老板正在施压以确保完成季度目标。）