loosen
US /ˈluː.sən/
UK /ˈluː.sən/
动词
1.
松开, 解开
to make something less tight or less firmly fastened
示例:
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Can you help me loosen this knot?
你能帮我解开这个结吗?
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He had to loosen his tie after the long meeting.
漫长的会议结束后,他不得不松开领带。
2.
松动, 变松
to become less tight or less firmly fastened
示例:
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The screws started to loosen over time.
螺丝随着时间的推移开始松动。
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Her grip on the rope began to loosen.
她对绳子的抓握开始松动。
3.
放宽, 放松
to make rules or controls less strict
示例:
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The government decided to loosen the restrictions on travel.
政府决定放宽旅行限制。
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They need to loosen their grip on the market.
他们需要放松对市场的控制。