单词	straiten
释义	straiten verb strait·​en ˈstrā-tᵊn  straitened; straitening ˈstrāt-niŋ  ˈstrā-tᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 a : to make strait or narrow b : to hem in : confine 2 archaic : to restrict in freedom or scope : hamper 3 : to subject to distress, privation, or deficiency in straitened circumstances Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules. Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2019 Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened. Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 9 Mar. 2017 Word History First Known Use circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a straiten verb as in to reduce Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reduce impoverish pauperize ruin beggar wipe out break bust bankrupt clean (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enrich richen
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