loosening

• 名词，指使某物变松、减弱强度或严格性的动作或过程，也指控制或力量的放松或减弱。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something less tight, firm, or strict, or an instance of control or strength weakening.

1. Weakening of control or strengthB2formal

   An occurrence where control, restrictions, or strength become less strict or powerful.

   放松

   • The loosening of trade regulations boosted the economy.
   • There was a gradual loosening of the dictator's grip on power.
   • The loosening of safety standards led to several accidents.

   同义词abatementeasingletupmitigationmoderationreductionrelaxationslackeningweakening

   反义词hardeningreinforcementstrengtheningtightening

2. Act of making less tightB1formal

   The act of making something physically less tight or firm.

   放松

   • The loosening of the knot allowed the rope to slide free.
   • He felt a loosening of the tension in his shoulders after the massage.
   • The loosening of the screws caused the shelf to wobble.

   同义词easingrelaxationreleaseslackeningunfastening

   反义词tightening

• 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