tighten meaning in English
vt.,vi.
收紧，拉紧，抽紧；绷紧；固定。 tighten one's belt 〔戏谑语〕束紧裤带；节省支出。
Examples
- Again the nerve in his head tightened .
他脑袋上的神经又一次绷紧。 - A screw has started. tighten it .
一个螺丝松了，把它拧紧。 - The discipline had to be tightened all through the division .
全师都要加强军纪。 - The military has tightened its hold on the country .
军方加强了对这个国家的控制。 - He tightened his grip on her arm .
他紧抓住她的手臂。