straighten
/ˈstreɪtən/verb
1- make or become straight把…弄直, （使）挺直, （使）平正; （使）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。
1.1
- 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。
1.2
- 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。
1.3
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。
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