straighten
straighten
verb
straightener
noun
verb
- make or become straight
把…弄直，使…挺直，使平正；变直
[with obj.]she helped him straighten his tie.
她帮他把领带弄整齐。
[no obj.]where the river straightened he took his chance to check the barometer.
在河道变直处他抓住机会看了一下气压计。
■[with obj.]make tidy or put in order again
整理，清理
he sat down at his desk, straightening his things that Lee had moved.
他坐在书桌旁把李动过的东西重新整理好。
they are asking for help in straightening out their lives.
他们请求帮助，以理顺生活。
■[no obj.]stand or sit erect after bending
站直；坐直
he straightened up, using the bedside table for support.
他支撑着床头柜直起了身子。
■(straighten up)(of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft) stop turning and move in a straight line
（车，船，飞机）不再转弯而直线行进
straightener
noun
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