上紧发条
shàng​jǐn​fā​tiáo

gear up

  • created sense approved 上紧发条/上緊發條 · shàng​jǐn​fā​tiáo · gear up

    上紧发条 / 上緊發條

    shàng​jǐn​fā​tiáo

    gear up

    to prepare oneself for action or to increase one's efforts and focus

    期末考试快到了，同学们都上紧发条开始复习了。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 上紧发条/上緊發條 · shàng​jǐn​fā​tiáo · wind up

    上紧发条 / 上緊發條

    shàng​jǐn​fā​tiáo

    wind up

    to wind a clockwork mechanism or spring tightly

    他把老闹钟上紧发条，确保它明天能准时响。

    created sense