straighten
US /ˈstreɪ.ən/
UK /ˈstreɪ.tən/
动词
1.
弄直, 变直
to make or become straight
示例:
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Can you help me straighten this picture on the wall?
你能帮我把墙上的这幅画摆正吗？
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The road straightens out after the bend.
拐弯后路就变直了。
2.
整理, 收拾
to make tidy or put in order
示例:
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Please straighten up your room before dinner.
请在晚饭前整理好你的房间。
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She stopped to straighten her skirt.
她停下来整理裙子。