tweak
tweak — verb
- tweakpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tweakshe / she / it
- tweakedpast simple
- tweaking-ing form
1. to change something a small amount so that it works better, looks better, or is
to change something a small amount so that it works better, looks better, or is more suitable — for example, tweaking a recipe, a design, or computer settings.
Nikhil tweaked the recipe by adding a little more salt and pepper.
tweak + recipe; object is a process or creation
The graphic designer tweaked the logo until it looked just right.
After reading the comments, Sayaka tweaked her essay to make it stronger.
Eleni tweaked the sound settings on her computer to get clearer audio.
The coach tweaked the team's training plan the week before their big match.
- overhaul
completely rebuild or redo; opposite of a small change
文法句型
tweak + noun phrase
用法筆記
The direct object is usually a system, piece of work, design, or process — not a person. Frequently combines with adverbs like slightly, a little, or further.
常見錯誤
2. to pull, twist, or pinch something quickly and gently with your fingers, usually
to pull, twist, or pinch something quickly and gently with your fingers, usually to adjust its position or to get someone's attention.
Ayana tweaked her brother's arm to get his attention.
tweak + body part to get attention
The hairdresser tweaked a strand of hair into place.
Eitan tweaked the loose thread on his shirt until it snapped.
Hannah tweaked the stem of the apple, and it came off easily.
Defne tweaked the corner of the page while reading her novel.
文法句型
tweak + body part / object
用法筆記
The object is usually a small, flexible thing — a piece of fabric, a strand of hair, a body part, or a loose thread. Not used for large, heavy objects.
常見錯誤
tweak — noun
- tweaksingular
- tweaksplural
1. a small change made to something in order to improve it, correct a problem, or m
a small change made to something in order to improve it, correct a problem, or make it work better.
The mechanic made a few tweaks to the engine, and now it runs smoothly.
make + a few tweaks + to [something]
With a small tweak to the lighting, the room looked much brighter.
Felipe suggested a few tweaks to improve the website's layout.
Sumin's recipe was good, but one tweak made it taste even better.
The software update included several useful tweaks to the user interface.
- adjustment
more general; can be large or small
- modification
slightly more formal; change without size implication
- fine-tuning
very precise, small improvements
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a few, one last, small, or minor. The preposition to introduces the thing being changed (a tweak to the rules, a tweak to the design).
常見錯誤
2. a quick, gentle pull, twist, or pinch with the fingers, often done playfully or
a quick, gentle pull, twist, or pinch with the fingers, often done playfully or to adjust something small.
Grandma gave Dahlia's nose a gentle tweak and smiled.
give + [body part] + a tweak
Lien giggled when her aunt playfully tweaked her chin.
The toddler giggled when Uncle Ben gave her ear a playful tweak.
Defne gave the loose thread a quick tweak, and it came right off.
Tamás tweaked the loose ribbon on the gift box until it was straight.
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern give + [something] + a tweak, or with a body part describing a sudden muscle sensation. Not used for large physical forces.