straighten
UK/'streitn/US
B2
Definitions
v.
To make or become straight; to put in order or tidy up
弄直，变直；整理，整顿
Root Breakdown
Native Englishstraightenother
=straighten
Common Collocations
- 1.straighten out理清，解决
- 2.straighten up整理好；坐直
- 3.straighten one's back挺直背部
- 4.[straighten things out][把事情理顺]
Example Sentences
- 1.
He straightened his tie before walking into the interview room.
- 2.
It took months of physical therapy to straighten her injured back.
- 3.
Please straighten up your desk before you leave the office.