英语词汇“straighten”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	straighten
释义	straight·en \ˈstrāt^ən\ verb (straightened ; straightened ; straightening \-t(^ə)niŋ\ ; straightens) Etymology: straight (II) + -en *transitive verb* : to make straight: as a. : to alter from a crooked to a straight form : cause to become straight or extended < exercise helped to straighten the injured arm > — sometimes used with out < straightened himself out on the couch > b. : to make correct : put in order — usually used with out or up < straighten out your accounts > < had to straighten up the house > < the doctor straightened out her trouble > c. : to put on the correct road or course (as by reforming or explaining) — usually used with out < discipline without love never straightened out anyone > < he misunderstood but a few words should straighten him out > *intransitive verb* : to become straight: as a. : to bring the body to an erect position < the wilting flowers straightened in the rain > — usually used with up < straighten up, there's no excuse for slouching > b. : to alter for the better : reach a desirable adjustment — usually used with out and sometimes with up < determined to straighten up and make something of himself > < these problems tend to straighten out automatically > • - straighten one's face
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