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

• Straighten up little soldier.
  振作起来，小斗士。
• Make beds and straighten up rooms.
  整理床铺和房间。
• 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。
• I sigh, straighten up, and retreat to the kitchen table, where I sit and consider my options, which are grim and few.
  我叹了口气，站直了身体，又回坐到刚才我坐着的餐桌旁，想想我的做法是既可憎又荒唐。
• 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。
• Did he straighten up?
  他振作起来了吗？
• You straighten up or get out.
  你要么改邪归正，要么滚蛋。
• Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
  飞机警告你要正直、好好开飞机、并且严肃一点。
• Sarah, can you straighten up the lounge please?
  萨拉，请你把起居室整理一下好吗？
• Why don't they straighten up the mess that's inside?
  为何不整理脑袋里的思绪？