tighten (B1)
カタカナ: タイトゥン
IPA: /ˈtaɪtn/
Definition
To make something become tighter, firmer, or more secure.
意味: 何かをよりきつく、固く、または安全な状態にすること。
Examples / 例文
Please tighten the lid on this jar so it doesn't spill. — 中身がこぼれないように、この瓶の蓋をしっかり締めてください。
The government is trying to tighten security at the airport. — 政府は空港のセキュリティを強化しようとしている。
He had to tighten his belt because he had lost weight. — 彼は痩せたので、ベルトを締め直さなければならなかった。
Tighten の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Tighten:
How to Use Tighten
- tighten up (phrasal verb)
- To become or make something more strict, firm, or efficient. — "The company decided to tighten up its procedures to avoid errors."
- tighten on (prepositional phrase)
- To increase control or restrictions on someone or something. — "The police are tightening on illegal parking in the city center."
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