straighten up

英 [ˈstreɪtn ʌp]

美 [ˈstreɪtn ʌp]

挺直，弄直（身体）

柯林斯词典

• → see:straighten 2

英英释义

verb

• straighten oneself
  1. He drew himself up when he talked to his superior
  Synonym:draw uppull up

双语例句

• We hurried to straighten up before they arrived.
  我们在他们到达之前匆忙把东西整理好。
• Several times I saw Captain Nemo stop and take aim with his rifle; then, after sighting down its barrel for a few seconds, he would straighten up and resume his walk.
  好几次，我看见尼摩船长停步，瞄准他的枪，但经过一些时候的观察后，他又把枪放下，再向前行。
• He wishes to straighten up and lead a respectable life.
  他希望改邪归正，过体面的生活。
• Straighten up little soldier.
  振作起来，小斗士。
• From ingrained habit he paused to straighten up the bed.
  出于长期的习惯，他停下来整理床铺。
• Why don't they straighten up the mess that's inside?
  为何不整理脑袋里的思绪？
• Make beds and straighten up rooms.
  整理床铺和房间。
• Did he straighten up?
  他振作起来了吗？
• I think I'll ask my hairdresser to straighten up the ends of my hair.
  我想我会让我的理发师把发际修平的。
• During a quiet spell, I straighten up and turn to look behind me over the edge of the stadium.
  在人们安静的间隙，我坐直身体向后面看台的边看去。