1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) （使）放松，变松to make sth less tight or firmly fixed; to become less tight or firmly fixed |
First loosen the nuts, then take off the wheel. 先松开螺母，然后卸下车轮。 | |
The rope holding the boat loosened. 系船的绳子松了。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth 解开，松开（衣服、头发等）to make a piece of clothing, hair, etc. loose, when it has been tied or fastened |
3. | [t] ~ your hands, hold, etc. 松开，放开（手等）to hold sb/sth less tightly |
He loosened his grip and let her go. 他松手放开了她。 | |
The military regime has not loosened its hold on power. 军事政权尚未放松对权力的控制。 |
4. | [t] ~ sth （使）变弱，松散，疏远to make sth weaker or less controlled than before |
The party has loosened its links with big business. 这个政党与大企业的关系疏远了。 |
