firmly fixed in place; hard to move or open
She held the rope tight to keep it from slipping.
她緊緊抓住繩子以防滑落。
fitting very close to the body, often uncomfortably
My jeans feel too tight after washing.
我的牛仔褲洗完後感覺太緊了。
not having enough time or space
We have a tight schedule today with back-to-back meetings.
我們今天行程很緊,會議一個接一個。
very strict and difficult to get around
The company has tight rules about internet use.
公司對互聯網使用有嚴格的規定。
stretched or pulled with little slack
Keep the muscles tight during the exercise.
鍛鍊時保持肌肉緊繃。
packed closely together with little space
The books were in a tight stack on the shelf.
書在書架上堆得很緊實。
showing tension or stress
He gave a tight nod, clearly under pressure.
他緊張地點了點頭,顯然壓力很大。
feeling uncomfortable, often in the throat or chest
Her chest felt tight after running up the stairs.
跑上樓梯後,她的胸口感到發緊。
having very close relationships
They are a tight group of friends who always support each other.
他們是一群親密的朋友,總是互相支持。
having a sharp curve or turn
The road has a tight curve ahead, so drive carefully.
前方道路有一個急轉彎,請小心駕駛。
very close, with competitors nearly equal
It was a tight competition until the very end.
直到最後都是一場激烈的競爭。
not willing to spend money; stingy
He's too tight to buy coffee for everyone.
他太小氣了,不肯給每個人買咖啡。
drunk
After three beers, he was feeling pretty tight.
三杯啤酒下肚,他感覺有點醉了。
not allowing anything to pass through
Make sure the windows are weather tight before the storm.
暴風雨來臨前,確保窗戶是防風雨的。
in a firm or close way
Hold on tight to the railing.
緊緊抓住欄杆。