英语词汇“taut”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

taut adj., -er, -est.

tightly drawn;
tense;
not slack:His muscles were taut as he strained to lift the weights.
emotionally tense:taut nerves.

taut•ly, adv.
taut•ness, n. [uncountable]

taut adj., -er, -est.

taut′ly, adv.
taut′ness, n.

taut /tɔːt/ adj

Etymology: 14th Century tought; probably related to Old English togian to tow¹

ˈtautly adv ˈtautness n

单词	taut
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 taut /tɔt/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. tightly drawn; tense; not slack:His muscles were taut as he strained to lift the weights. emotionally tense:taut nerves. taut•ly, adv. taut•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 taut (tôt),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. tightly drawn; tense; not slack. emotionally or mentally strained or tense:taut nerves. in good order or condition; tidy; neat. 1275–1325; earlier taught, Middle English tought; akin to tow¹ taut′ly, adv. taut′ness, n. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged trim, trig, spruce, smart. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: taut /tɔːt/ adj tightly stretched; tense showing nervous strain; stressed chiefly in good order; neat Etymology: 14th Century tought; probably related to Old English togian to tow¹ ˈtautly adv ˈtautness n
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