taut
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/tɔːt/
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/tɔːt/
Tightly stretched or pulled.
The tightrope walker kept the rope taut to maintain balance.
走鋼絲的演員保持繩子繃緊以保持平衡。
Feeling or showing anxiety or nervousness.
The tension in the room was palpable; everyone's faces were taut.
房間裡的緊張氣氛是显而易见的;每個人的臉都很緊張。
Having well-defined muscles and little or no fat.
The athlete's body was taut and muscular after months of training.
經過幾個月的訓練,運動員的身體變得繃緊而肌肉發達。
Concise and well-structured without unnecessary details.
The author's taut storytelling captivated the audience.
作者緊湊的敘述吸引了觀眾。