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loosen

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loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ verb
loosens; loosened; loosening
loosen
/ˈluːsn̩/
verb
loosens; loosened; loosening
Learner's definition of LOOSEN
[+ object] : to make (something) less tight or firm : to make (something) loose or looser使变松;使松开
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[no object] : to become less tight or firm : to become loose or looser变松;松开
: to become or to cause (something) to become less strict放宽;(使)变宽松
[+ object]
[no object]

loosen someone's tongue

: to cause someone to talk more freely : to cause someone to say things that would not usually be said使畅所欲言

loosen up

[phrasal verb]
: to make or become less tense : relax(使)放松,变轻松
loosen (someone or something) up or loosen up (someone or something) : to cause (someone or something) to relax使放松

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