Level 6 · word 16,354 of 20,000

tightening

/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/ American
  • v. 拧紧, 收紧
Definition
  • v. making something tighter or more firmly fixed
Example
He kept tightening the loose screw until it held firmly.
他不停地拧紧那颗松动的螺丝,直到拧牢为止。