firmly fixed in place; hard to move or open
She held the rope tight to keep it from slipping.
她紧紧抓住绳子以防滑落。
fitting very close to the body, often uncomfortably
My jeans feel too tight after washing.
我的牛仔裤洗完后感觉太紧了。
not having enough time or space
We have a tight schedule today with back-to-back meetings.
我们今天日程很紧,会议一个接一个。
very strict and difficult to get around
The company has tight rules about internet use.
公司对互联网使用有严格的规定。
stretched or pulled with little slack
Keep the muscles tight during the exercise.
锻炼时保持肌肉紧绷。
packed closely together with little space
The books were in a tight stack on the shelf.
书在书架上堆得很紧实。
showing tension or stress
He gave a tight nod, clearly under pressure.
他紧张地点了点头,显然压力很大。
feeling uncomfortable, often in the throat or chest
Her chest felt tight after running up the stairs.
跑上楼梯后,她的胸口感到发紧。
having very close relationships
They are a tight group of friends who always support each other.
他们是一群亲密的朋友,总是互相支持。
having a sharp curve or turn
The road has a tight curve ahead, so drive carefully.
前方道路有一个急转弯,请小心驾驶。
very close, with competitors nearly equal
It was a tight competition until the very end.
直到最后都是一场激烈的竞争。
not willing to spend money; stingy
He's too tight to buy coffee for everyone.
他太小气了,不肯给每个人买咖啡。
drunk
After three beers, he was feeling pretty tight.
三杯啤酒下肚,他感觉有点醉了。
not allowing anything to pass through
Make sure the windows are weather tight before the storm.
暴风雨来临前,确保窗户是防风雨的。
in a firm or close way
Hold on tight to the railing.
紧紧抓住栏杆。