“伸直”常见的英文表达有 straighten 和 extend straight,具体使用取决于语境:
straighten:
强调将弯曲或蜷缩的部分变为笔直状态,是最常用的表达。
例句:
Straighten your legs.(伸直你的腿。)
She straightened her back and walked confidently.(她挺直腰板,自信地走着。)
extend straight:
更侧重于描述“将某物或身体部位向外拉直并保持笔直”的动作,常用于描述肢体动作。
例句:
Extend your arms straight in front of you.(将手臂向前伸直。)
He extended his legs straight out on the couch.(他躺在沙发上,双腿伸直。)