Tighten the screws.
Tighten the screws.
“Tighten the screws”这一成语直译为“拧紧螺丝”,用于形容在某人或某事上增加压力或施加更多控制。可以想象,当你拧紧螺丝时,连接的部分会更加紧密固定,同理,在工作或生活中,这通常意味着增加规则的严格性或提高要求,使人感到压力增大。这个成语用来描述使情况变得更加严格或困难的行为。
The boss decided to tighten the screws on the project deadlines.
老板决定加强项目截止日期的管理。
They really tightened the screws on him when he couldn't deliver the results on time.
当他不能按时交付结果时,他们对他加大了压力。
Management is tightening the screws to ensure all employees finish their tasks before the holiday.
管理层正在加强控制,确保所有员工在假期前完成任务。