| 单词 | tight |
| 释义 | tight —tight /taɪt/ adjective (LIMITING) ► B2 Controls or rules that are tight are ones that severely limit what can happen: » tight securityThesaurus+: ↑Rules and lawstightness /ˈtaɪt.nəs/ noun [U]adjective (NOT MUCH) ► B2 If time or money is tight, there is only just enough of it: » I'm sorry I can't stop, time's really tight.» They're raising three kids on one small salary so money is very tight.Thesaurus+: ↑Poverty and poortightness /ˈtaɪt.nəs/ noun [U]adjective (UNCOMFORTABLE) B1 Clothes or shoes that are tight fit the body too closely and are uncomfortable: » That jacket's too tight - you want a bigger size.Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningThesaurus+: ↑The style, appearance, and make-up of clothesF0 If you have a tight feeling in your chest you have an uncomfortable feeling of pressure, caused by illness, fear, etc. Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningtightness /ˈtaɪt.nəs/ noun [U]adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING (NOT GENEROUS) ► F0 → TIGHT-FISTED(Cf. ↑tight-fisted)Thesaurus+: ↑Mean with moneytightness /ˈtaɪt.nəs/ noun [U]adjective INFORMAL (RELATIONSHIP) ► F0 If you are tight with someone, you know them very well and like them a lot: » We're tight - we've been best friends since we were at school.Thesaurus+: ↑LikingThesaurus+: ↑Being, becoming friends and getting to know someoneadjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL (DRUNK) ► F0 having drunk too much alcohol: » Jim, you're tight!→ SYNONYM DRUNK(Cf. ↑drunk) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Drunkenness and sobrietyadjective adverb ► B2 (held or kept together) firmly or closely: » I can't untie the knot - it's too tight.» This lid is on very tight.» The people stood talking in tight groups.» Hold on tight when we go round this corner.» Check that windows and doors are shut tight (= completely closed) before you leave.» The plastic cover was stretched tight (= stretched as much as it could be) across the tank.→ SEE ALSO AIRTIGHT(Cf. ↑airtight), WATERTIGHT(Cf. ↑watertight) (NO WATER)Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningWord Builder:–Adjectives: tight–Verbs: tighten–Adverbs: tight, tightly• • • Extra Examples:» Those trousers look a bit tight around your middle.» Hold on tight and don't let go!» He screwed his eyes tight shut against the bright light.» The cyclists were all dressed in tight lycra shorts and the official team vest.» I can't unscrew the top of this jar - it's really tight. |
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