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taut

释义

taut

adjective

UK /tɔːt/

Word Forms

adjective	taut
comparative	tauter
superlative	tautest

1
stretched tight
Check that the rope is taut before climbing.
Synonyms and related words
Tight and held firmly in place
tight
firm
steady
1. 1a
  a taut body is firm with strong muscles and little fat
  taut muscles/legs
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing a person’s muscles and general shape
  an hourglass figure
  a wisp of a...
  barrel-chested
2
used about something such as a voice or expression that shows someone is nervous or angry
a taut reply
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe facial expressions
absent
appealing
beatific
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s voice
adenoidal
appealing
a voice like a foghorn

taut

adjective

US /tɔt/

Word Forms

adjective	taut
comparative	tauter
superlative	tautest

1
stretched tight
Check that the rope is taut before climbing.
Synonyms and related words
Tight and held firmly in place
tight
firm
steady
1. 1a
  a taut body is firm with strong muscles and little fat
  taut muscles/legs
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing a person’s muscles and general shape
  an hourglass figure
  a wisp of a...
  barrel-chested
2
used about something such as a voice or expression that shows someone is nervous or angry
a taut reply
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe facial expressions
absent
appealing
beatific
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s voice
adenoidal
appealing
a voice like a foghorn

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