勒 2

勒 [lēi] 动

1. ■ （系紧; 拉紧） tie or strap sth. tight; tighten:

背包带太紧，勒得慌。 The pack straps are too tight. They cut into the flesh.

带子太松了， 再勒一勒。 The strap is too loose. Tighten it up a bit.

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