loosened

• 指某物被弄得不那么紧、牢固或严格，既可以指物理上放松、松开，也可以指限制、规则等放宽或解除。

Describes something that has been made less tight, firm, or strict.

1. Made less tightB1formal

   Having been loosened so that it is no longer tight or binding.

   松开的

   • The loosened belt hung around his waist.
   • She adjusted the loosened screws on the chair.
   • The loosened knot finally came undone.

   同义词relaxedslackundoneunfasteneduntied

   反义词fastenedtauttight

2. Relaxed or less strictB2formal

   Having become less rigid, severe, or controlled.

   放宽的

   • His loosened grip on the steering wheel made the drive smoother.
   • The loosened rules allowed for more creative freedom.
   • A loosened dress code made the office feel friendlier.

   同义词easedlooserelaxedslacksoftened

   反义词hardenedintensifiedstrict

3. Straightened outB2informal

   Having been untangled, freed from a tangled or confused state.

   理清的

   • After a few tugs, the loosened necklace chain lay straight.
   • The loosened cables were rerouted neatly.
   • He worked until every loosened thread in the argument was clarified.

   同义词disentangleduntangled

• 使某物变得不那么紧或牢固，或变得不那么紧或牢固。

To make something less tight or firm, or to become less tight or firm.

1. Make less tight or firmB1formal

   To cause something to become less tight, fixed, or firmly held.

   放松

   • He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
   • She loosened the jar lid with a cloth.
   • The mechanic loosened the bolts on the wheel.

   同义词easelooserelaxreleaseslacken

   反义词tighten

2. Make less strict or severeB2formal

   To reduce the strictness, severity, or intensity of rules, restrictions, or control.

   放宽

   • The government decided to loosen the lockdown restrictions.
   • The teacher loosened the deadline for the assignment.
   • They loosened the rules on dress code at the office.

   同义词alleviateeaselessenmitigatemoderatereducerelaxslackensoftentemper

   反义词stiffenstrengthentighten

3. Become less tight or strictB2formal

   To become less tight, fixed, or severe.

   变松

   • His grip on the rope loosened as he grew tired.
   • The regulations loosened over time.
   • Her muscles loosened after a warm bath.

   同义词easelet uploosen uprelaxslacken

   反义词constrictstiffentighten

4. Disentangle fibersC1formal

   To separate and raise the fibers of a material, such as wool or cotton.

   松解纤维

   • The machine loosens the wool fibers before spinning.
   • She loosened the cotton to make it softer.
   • The process loosens the fibers for better weaving.

   同义词cardcombflufftease

   反义词entanglefeltmattangle

5. Make less denseC1formal

   To reduce the density or compactness of something.

   弄松

   • The gardener loosened the soil before planting.
   • He loosened the packed sand with a rake.
   • The mixture loosens the clay for easier molding.

   同义词aeratebreak upfluffrarefy

   反义词compactcompresscondensepacksolidify

短语动词变体loosen up