loosen

【发音】

美 /'lusn/ 英 /'luːs(ə)n/

【翻译】

1. v.变松

   英释:to make something less tight or less firmly fastened, or to become less tight or less firmly fastened

【短语】

1. loosen up : 放松肌肉；松弛；[口]信口开河；[口]慷慨解囊

【例句】

1. You’ll need a spanner to loosen that bolt.

   你需要扳手来拧开那个螺栓。

2. The screws have loosened.

   螺丝松了。

3. Harry loosened his tie.

   哈里松开了领带。

【真题例句】

1. (2009.6 • CET6 • • 阅读理解)...Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little sooner...

【同、近义词】

1. vt.放松；松开

   relax/lighten up/

2. vi.放松；松开

   relax/lighten up/