tight
a.紧的；紧身的，紧贴的 ad.紧紧地，牢牢地
释义2：
tight
/ tait /
◙ adjective1. fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open• 紧的；牢固的，不松动的 »she twisted her handkerchief into a tight knot. 她把手绢打成一个死结。 (of clothes or shoes) close-fitting, especially uncomfortably so• （衣，鞋）紧（身）的；紧贴的 »the dress was too tight for her. 这条裙她穿太紧。 (of a grip) very firm so as not to let go• 抓紧的，拽紧的 »she released her tight hold on the dog. 她放松了紧拽着的狗。 »presidential advisers keep a tight grip on domestic policy. 总统的顾问们紧紧控制着国内政策。 (of a ship, building, or object) well sealed against something such as water or air• （船、建筑或物体）密封的，不漏的，透不过的 »[in combination] a light-tight container. 不透光的容器。 (of a formation or a group of people or things) closely or densely packed together• 紧密的；密集的；装得满满的 »he levered the bishop out from a tight knot of clerical wives. 他把主教从紧紧围成一团的牧师妻子们中拽出来。 (of a community or other group of people) having close relations; secretive • 亲密的；紧密联合的；守口如瓶的 »the folk were far too tight to let anyone know. 这些人嘴太紧了，不会让任何人知情。2. (of a rope, fabric, or surface) stretched so as to leave no slack; not loose• （绳、织物或表面）拉紧的，绷紧的 »the drawcord pulls tight. 束带绷紧着。 (of a part of the body or a bodily sensation) feeling painful and constricted, as a result of anxiety or illness• （身体部位，感觉）憋闷的，阻塞的，不适的 »there was a tight feeling in his gut. 他觉得腹内不适。 (of appearance or manner) tense, irritated, or angry• 显得紧张的；愤怒的；生气的 »she gave him a tight smile. 她朝他勉强一笑。 (of a rule, policy, or form of control) strictly imposed• （规则、政策或控制）严厉的，严格的 »security was tight at yesterday's ceremony. 昨天的仪式上保安措施很严密。 (of a game or contest) with evenly matched competitors; very close• （比赛，竞赛）比分十分接近的，胜负难定的 »he won in a tight finish. 他在势均力敌的较量中勉强胜出。 (of a written work or form) concise, condensed, or well structured• （作品，文风）简洁的，精练的；结构严谨的 »a tight argument. 简洁的论说。 (of an organization or group of people) disciplined or professional; well coordinated• （组织，人员）严守纪律的；专业的；协调良好的 »the vocalists are strong and the band is tight. 演唱者挺棒，而且乐队配合得不错。3. (of an area or space) having or allowing little room for manoeuvre• （场地，空间）过于狭小的，无回旋余地的 »a tight parking spot. 狭小的停车场。 »it was a tight squeeze in the tiny vestibule. 丁点儿大的门厅十分的拥挤。 (of a bend, turn, or angle) changing direction sharply; having a short radius• （弯曲、拐弯或转角）陡的；急（转）的 (of money or time) limited or restricted• （钱）拮据的；（时间）紧的 »David was out of work and money was tight. 大卫失业了，手头也很紧。 »an ability to work to tight deadlines. 赶着在迫近的最后期限前办事的能力。 [informal] (of a person) not willing to spend or give much money; mean • [非正式] 小气的，吝啬的4. [predic.] [informal] drunk• [非正式] 醉醺醺的 »later, at the club, he will get tight on brandy. 他接下来就会在夜总会里喝白兰地一直到醉。◙ adverb1. very firmly, closely, or tensely• 紧，紧紧地；牢牢地 »he went downstairs, holding tight to the bannisters. 他走下楼梯，双手紧抓住扶手。【IDIOMS】
◘ run a tight ship1. be very strict in managing an organization or operation• 严格管理◘ a tight corner (或 spot 或 place)1. a difficult situation• 困境；窘境 »her talent for talking her way out of tight corners. 她能自我摆脱困境的谈吐天赋。【派生】
♦ tightly adverb♦ tightness noun【语源】
1. Middle English (in the sense 'healthy, vigorous', later 'firm, solid'): probably an alteration of thight 'firm, solid', later 'close-packed, dense', of Germanic origin; related to German dicht 'dense, close'
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