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单词 tight
释义

tight

UK /taɪt/

Word Forms

adjectivetight
comparativetighter
superlativetightest


  1. 1
    clothes that are tight are close against your body when you wear them

    a tight skirt/dress

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes
    1. 1a
      used about clothes that are uncomfortable because they are so close against your body

      The first hat was a bit tight.

      Synonyms and related words

      Making you feel uncomfortable
  2. 2
    a tight hold or grip is very firm and strong

    She hugged Marco in a tight grip.

    Synonyms and related words

    Strong and not easy to damage or break
    1. 2a
      firmly fastened in a particular position

      She had twisted her hair into a tight knot.

      The screw was so tight I couldn’t turn it.

      Synonyms and related words

      Tight and held firmly in place
  3. 3
    something such as cloth or rope that is tight is stretched so that it is completely straight or flat
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe cloth
  4. 4
    controlled very carefully and strictly

    Security has been very tight throughout the Prince’s visit.

    It was politically desirable to have a tight economic policy.

    tight control of costs

    Synonyms and related words

    Limited and limiting
    1. 4a
      done with a lot of skill and care so that mistakes are not made

      a tight performance by the cast

      They kept things tight for the first half of the game.

      Synonyms and related words

      Done well or skilfully
      Synonyms and related words

      Exact and accurate
  5. 5
    if money is tight, you have only just enough
    a tight budget:

    holidays for people on a tight budget

    money is tight/things are tight:

    Things will be a little tight for a few months.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not enough
    1. 5a
      if time is tight, you have so little time that it is difficult for you to do what you need to

      If time is tight, cook the chicken the day before.

      a tight schedule/deadline/timetable:

      We’re going to be working to a very tight schedule.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not enough
    2. 5b
      if space is tight, you have only just enough

      You can just about park here, but it’s pretty tight.

      a tight squeeze (=a situation in which there is only just enough space):

      It’s a tight squeeze for all of you in our little house.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not enough
  6. 6
    a tight voice or expression shows that you are nervous or annoyed

    He gave her a tight smile.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe someone’s voice
  7. 7
    if your chest or another part of your body feels tight, it feels as if it is being squeezed

    His throat was too tight to allow the words to escape.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physically painful and describing pain
  8. 8
    a tight angle is a very small angle that gives you very little space to do something
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing and measuring angles
  9. 9
    a tight bend on a road is difficult to drive round because it curves a lot
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing roads, paths and areas of land
  10. 10
    consisting of people or things that are very close together

    a tight bundle of sticks

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe mixtures and collections
  11. 11
    if a game is tight, both players or teams play well and it is difficult to know who will win
    Synonyms and related words

    Scoring points and goals
  12. 12
    a tight group of people have a close relationship with each other
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe relations and relationships
  13. 13
    informal, showing disapprovalsomeone who is tight likes to avoid spending money
    Synonyms and related words

    Careful with money
  14. 14
    informal old-fashioneddrunk
    Synonyms and related words

    Drunk

phrases

keep a tight grip/rein/hold on something
run a tight ship
a tight corner/spot/situation


derived words
tightly

Keep the windows tightly closed.

The campaign had been tightly controlled from start to finish.

The skirt fits a little too tightly around the waist.

Synonyms and related words

Tight and held firmly in place
tightness
Synonyms and related words

Tight and held firmly in place

tight

US /taɪt/

Word Forms

adjectivetight
comparativetighter
superlativetightest


  1. 1
    clothes that are tight are close against your body when you wear them

    a tight skirt/dress

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes
    1. 1a
      used about clothes that are uncomfortable because they are so close against your body

      The shoes were a little too tight.

      Synonyms and related words

      Making you feel uncomfortable
  2. 2
    a tight hold or grip is very firm and strong

    a tight grip on the handle of his putter

    Synonyms and related words

    Strong and not easy to damage or break
    1. 2a
      firmly fastened in a particular position

      The screw was so tight I couldn’t turn it.

      She had twisted her hair into a tight knot.

      Synonyms and related words

      Tight and held firmly in place
  3. 3
    something such as cloth or rope that is tight is stretched so that it is completely straight or flat
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe cloth
  4. 4
    controlled very carefully and strictly

    Security has been very tight throughout the Prince’s visit.

    tight control of costs

    It was politically desirable to have a tight economic policy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Limited and limiting
    1. 4a
      done with a lot of skill and care so that mistakes are not made

      a tight performance by the cast

      They kept things tight for the first half of the game.

      Synonyms and related words

      Done well or skillfully
      Synonyms and related words

      Exact and accurate
  5. 5
    if money is tight, you have only just enough
    a tight budget:

    vacations for people on a tight budget

    money is tight/things are tight:

    Things will be a little tight for a few months.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not enough
    1. 5a
      if time is tight, you have so little time that it is difficult for you to do what you need to

      If time is tight, cook the chicken the day before.

      a tight schedule/deadline/timetable:

      We’re going to be working under a very tight schedule.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not enough
    2. 5b
      if space is tight, you have only just enough

      You can just about park here, but it’s pretty tight.

      a tight squeeze (=a situation in which there is only just enough space):

      It’s a tight squeeze for all of you in our little house.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not enough
  6. 6
    if a game is tight, both players or teams play well and it is difficult to know who will win
    Synonyms and related words

    Scoring points and goals
  7. 7
    a tight angle is a very small angle that gives you very little space to do something
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing and measuring angles
  8. 8
    a tight bend on a road is difficult to drive around because it curves a lot
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing roads, paths and areas of land
  9. 9
    if your chest or another part of your body feels tight, it feels as if it is being squeezed

    His throat was too tight to allow the words to escape.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physically painful and describing pain
  10. 10
    a tight group of people have a close relationship with each other
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe relations and relationships
  11. 11
    a tight voice or expression shows that you are nervous or annoyed

    He gave her a tight smile.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe someone’s voice
  12. 12
    consisting of people or things that are very close together

    a tight bundle of sticks

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe mixtures and collections
  13. 13
    informal, showing disapprovalsomeone who is tight likes to avoid spending money
    Synonyms and related words

    Careful with money
  14. 14
    informal old-fashioneddrunk
    Synonyms and related words

    Drunk

phrases

keep a tight grip/rein/hold on something
run a tight ship
a tight spot/corner/situation


derived words
tightly

Keep the windows tightly closed.

The skirt fits a little too tightly around the waist.

The campaign had been tightly controlled from start to finish.

Synonyms and related words

Tight and held firmly in place
tightness
Synonyms and related words

Tight and held firmly in place

tight

UK /taɪt/

Word Forms

comparativetighter
superlativetightest

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    very firmly
    shut/close something tight:

    She covered her ears and shut her eyes tight.

    hold (on) tight:

    She held on tight to the railing.

    Hold on tight to the rope.

    tight against/across/around something:

    His left arm was jammed tight against the seat.

    Synonyms and related words

    Tight and held firmly in place

tight

US /taɪt/

Word Forms

comparativetighter
superlativetightest

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    very firmly
    shut/close something tight:

    She covered her ears and shut her eyes tight.

    hold (on) tight:

    She held on tight to the railing.

    Hold on tight to the rope.

    tight against/across/around something:

    His left arm was jammed tight against the seat.

    Synonyms and related words

    Tight and held firmly in place
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