tight

adj.

牢固 firm

1. 牢固的；紧的；不松动的；难解开的
   held or fixed in position firmly; difficult to move or undo
   1. He kept a tight grip on her arm.
      他紧紧握住她的胳膊。
   2. She twisted her hair into a tight knot.
      她把头发紧紧地挽了个发髻。
   3. The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move.
      螺丝钉太紧，拧不开。

衣服 clothes

2. 紧身的；紧贴的
   fitting closely to your body and sometimes uncomfortable
   1. She was wearing a tight pair of jeans.
      她穿着一条紧身牛仔裤。
   2. These shoes are much too tight.
      这双鞋太紧了。
   3. The new sweater was a tight fit .
      这件新毛衣很贴身。

控制 control

3. 严密的；严格的；严厉的
   very strict and firm
   1. to keep tight control over sth
      对某事严加控制
   2. We need tighter security at the airport.
      我们需要在机场实行更加严密的安全措施。

拉伸 stretched

4. 拉紧的；绷紧的
   stretched or pulled so that it cannot stretch much further
   1. The rope was stretched tight.
      这绳子拉得很紧。

紧密靠拢 close together

5. 装紧的；密集的；挤满的
   with things or people packed closely together, leaving little space between them
   1. There was a tight group of people around the speaker.
      演讲人周围严严实实地挤了一群人。
   2. With six of us in the car it was a tight squeeze .
      小轿车里坐了我们六个人，挤得很。

金钱；时间 money/time

6. 紧的；拮据的；不宽裕的
   difficult to manage with because there is not enough
   1. We have a very tight budget.
      我们的预算很紧。
   2. The president has a tight schedule today.
      总统今天的日程排满了。

表情；嗓音 expression/voice

7. 显得紧张的；忐忑不安的；生气的
   looking or sounding anxious, upset, angry, etc.
   1. ‘I'm sorry,’ she said, with a tight smile.
      “对不起。”她勉强一笑说。

身体部位 part of body

8. （由于疾病或情感）疼痛的，不适的，憋气的
   feeling painful or uncomfortable because of illness or emotion
   1. He complained of having a tight chest.
      他主诉胸部憋闷。
   2. Her throat felt tight, just looking at her baby.
      她喉咙哽咽得说不出话来，只是看着她的婴儿。

关系 relationship

9. 亲密的；紧密的；密切的
   having a close relationship with sb else or with other people
   1. It was a tight community and newcomers were not welcome.
      这个社区很团结，不欢迎新来的人。

弯曲；曲线 bend/curve

10. 急转的；陡的
    curving suddenly rather than gradually
    1. The driver slowed down at a tight bend in the road.
       驾驶员在道路急转弯处慢了下来。
    2. The plane flew around in a tight circle.
       飞机绕着小圈盘旋。

竞赛；赛跑 contest/race

11. 势均力敌的；不相上下的；旗鼓相当的
    with runners, teams, etc. that seem to be equally good
    1. a tight race
       势均力敌的赛跑

不慷慨 not generous

12. 小气的；吝啬的；不大方的
    not wanting to spend much money; not generous
    1. He's very tight with his money.
       他花钱很抠门儿。

喝醉 drunk

13. 喝醉；醉醺醺
    drunk

密封 -tight

14. 不漏…的；不透…的；防…的
    not allowing the substance mentioned to enter
    1. measures to make your home weathertight
       使你家防风雨的措施

adv.

1. 紧紧地；牢固地
   closely and firmly; tightly
   1. Hold tight !
      抓紧了！
   2. My suitcase was packed tight.
      我的衣箱塞得满满的。
   3. His fists were clenched tight.
      他紧握双拳。

1. ADJ-GRADED (衣服或鞋)紧身的，紧贴的
   Tight clothes or shoes are rather small and fit closely to your body.
   1. She walked off the plane in a miniskirt and tight top...
      她身穿迷你裙和紧身上衣走下了飞机。
   2. His jeans were too tight.
      他的牛仔裤太紧了。
2. ADV-GRADED 牢牢地;紧紧地
   If you hold someone or something tight, you hold them firmly and securely.
   1. She just fell into my arms, clutching me tight for a moment...
      她正好跌进我的怀里，一时间紧紧地抓着我。
   2. Just hold tight to my hand and follow along...
      抓紧我的手，跟着我。
   3. Hold on tight!
      抓紧了！
   4. Tight is also an adjective.
      
   5. As he and Henrietta passed through the gate he kept a tight hold of her arm.
      他和亨丽埃塔通过大门时，他紧紧抓住她的胳膊。
3. ADJ-GRADED (控制或规则)严格的，严厉的
   Tight controls or rules are very strict.
   1. The measures include tight control of media coverage...
      那些措施包括对媒体报道的严格管制。
   2. The Government were prepared to keep a tight hold on public sector pay rises...
      政府准备严格控制公共部门的工资增长。
   3. Security is tight this week at the polling sites.
      这个星期，各投票点的安全工作抓得很严。
4. ADV-GRADED 紧紧地;密不透风地;滴水不漏地
   Something that is shut tight is shut very firmly.
   1. The baby lay on his back with his eyes closed tight...
      那个婴儿仰面躺着，两眼紧闭。
   2. I keep the flour and sugar in individual jars, sealed tight with their glass lids...
      我把面粉和食糖分别放在罐子里，并将玻璃盖子紧紧地盖上。
   3. Within minutes she was outside, closing her bedroom door tight behind her...
      不出几分钟，她就出去了，并把卧室的门紧紧带上了。
   4. She kept her eyes tight closed.
      她紧闭双目。
5. ADJ-GRADED (皮肤、布、线)拉紧的，绷紧的
   Skin, cloth, or string that is tight is stretched or pulled so that it is smooth or straight.
   1. My skin feels tight and lacking in moisture...
      我的皮肤感觉紧巴巴的，缺少水分。
   2. Pull the elastic tight and knot the ends.
      把橡皮筋拽紧，两头打上结。
6. ADJ-GRADED 紧密的;密集的;装得满满的
   Tight is used to describe a group of things or an amount of something that is closely packed together.
   1. She curled up in a tight ball, with her knees tucked up at her chin...
      她蜷缩成一团，膝盖抵着下巴。
   2. The men came in a tight group.
      那些男人密密匝匝地来了。
   3. Tight is also an adverb.
      
   4. The people sleep on sun loungers packed tight, end to end.
      人们躺在首尾相连、密密排在一起的日光浴床上。
7. ADJ-GRADED (身体局部)不舒服的，憋闷的
   If a part of your body is tight, it feels rather uncomfortable and painful, for example because you are ill, anxious, or angry.
   1. It is better to stretch the tight muscles first...
      最好先伸展一下僵硬的肌肉。
   2. Sarah came forward with a tight and angry face...
      萨拉走上前来，紧绷着脸，怒气冲冲。
   3. 'There were no survivors, of course,' said Fred, his throat tight.
      “当然，一个幸存的也没有，”弗雷德说，喉咙发紧。
8. ADJ-GRADED 关系紧密的;亲密的
   A tight group of people is one whose members are closely linked by beliefs, feelings, or interests.
   1. We're a tight group, so we do keep in touch.
      我们关系很铁，所以的确保持着联系。
9. ADJ-GRADED (弯道、拐角)急转的，陡转的
   A tight bend or corner is one that changes direction very quickly so that you cannot see very far round it.
   1. They collided on a tight bend and both cars were extensively damaged.
      他们在一个急转弯处相撞，两辆车均严重受损。
10. ADJ-GRADED (日程、预算)紧张的，回旋余地不大的
    A tight schedule or budget allows very little time or money for unexpected events or expenses.
    1. It's difficult to cram everything into a tight schedule...
       日程紧，很难把所有事情都安排进去。
    2. Emma is on a tight budget for clothes...
       埃玛预算很紧，没有多少钱买衣裳。
    3. Financially things are a bit tight.
       经济上有点吃紧。
11. ADJ-GRADED (比赛双方)比分接近的，不相上下的，势均力敌的
    A tight contest is one where none of the competitors has a clear advantage or looks likely to win, so that it is difficult to say who the winner will be.
    1. It was a very tight match...
       参赛双方不分伯仲。
    2. The most recent polls predict a tight three-way race.
       最近的调查显示，这将是一场三方激烈角逐的比赛。
12. ADJ-GRADED 小气的;抠门儿的;吝啬的
    If you say that someone is tight, you disapprove of them because they are unwilling to spend their money.
    1. What about getting new ones — Are you so tight you won't even spend three roubles?
       买些新的怎样——你就小气到连3个卢布也不肯掏吗？
13. See also: airtight skin-tight
14. PHRASE 处境困难;境况不好
    If you are in a tight corner or in a tight spot, you are in a difficult situation.
    1. That puts the president in a tight spot if the vote is not a resounding 'yes'...
       如果投票结果不是一个响亮的“是”，总统的处境就不妙了。
    2. They teach you to use your head to get out of a tight corner.
       他们教你开动脑筋，摆脱困境。
15. CONVENTION 好好睡一觉
    You can say 'sleep tight' to someone when they are going to bed as an affectionate way of saying that you hope they will sleep well.
    1. Good night, Davey. Sleep tight.
       晚安，戴维。睡个好觉。
16. to keep a tight rein on → see: rein

1. She walked off the plane in a miniskirt and tight top
   她身穿迷你裙和紧身上衣走下了飞机。
2. His jeans were too tight.
   他的牛仔裤太紧了。
3. She just fell into my arms, clutching me tight for a moment
   她正好跌进我的怀里，一时间紧紧地抓着我。
4. Just hold tight to my hand and follow along
   抓紧我的手，跟着我。
5. Hold on tight!
   抓紧了！
6. The measures include tight control of media coverage
   那些措施包括对媒体报道的严格管制。
7. The Government were prepared to keep a tight hold on public sector pay rises
   政府准备严格控制公共部门的工资增长。
8. Security is tight this week at the polling sites.
   这个星期，各投票点的安全工作抓得很严。
9. The baby lay on his back with his eyes closed tight
   那个婴儿仰面躺着，两眼紧闭。
10. I keep the flour and sugar in individual jars, sealed tight with their glass lids
    我把面粉和食糖分别放在罐子里，并将玻璃盖子紧紧地盖上。
11. Within minutes she was outside, closing her bedroom door tight behind her
    不出几分钟，她就出去了，并把卧室的门紧紧带上了。
12. She kept her eyes tight closed.
    她紧闭双目。
13. My skin feels tight and lacking in moisture
    我的皮肤感觉紧巴巴的，缺少水分。
14. Pull the elastic tight and knot the ends.
    把橡皮筋拽紧，两头打上结。
15. She curled up in a tight ball, with her knees tucked up at her chin
    她蜷缩成一团，膝盖抵着下巴。
16. The men came in a tight group.
    那些男人密密匝匝地来了。
17. It is better to stretch the tight muscles first
    最好先伸展一下僵硬的肌肉。
18. Sarah came forward with a tight and angry face
    萨拉走上前来，紧绷着脸，怒气冲冲。
19. 'There were no survivors, of course,' said Fred, his throat tight.
    “当然，一个幸存的也没有，”弗雷德说，喉咙发紧。
20. We're a tight group, so we do keep in touch.
    我们关系很铁，所以的确保持着联系。
21. They collided on a tight bend and both cars were extensively damaged.
    他们在一个急转弯处相撞，两辆车均严重受损。
22. It's difficult to cram everything into a tight schedule
    日程紧，很难把所有事情都安排进去。
23. Emma is on a tight budget for clothes
    埃玛预算很紧，没有多少钱买衣裳。
24. Financially things are a bit tight.
    经济上有点吃紧。
25. It was a very tight match
    参赛双方不分伯仲。
26. The most recent polls predict a tight three-way race.
    最近的调查显示，这将是一场三方激烈角逐的比赛。
27. What about getting new ones — Are you so tight you won't even spend three roubles?
    买些新的怎样——你就小气到连3个卢布也不肯掏吗？
28. That puts the president in a tight spot if the vote is not a resounding 'yes'
    如果投票结果不是一个响亮的“是”，总统的处境就不妙了。
29. They teach you to use your head to get out of a tight corner.
    他们教你开动脑筋，摆脱困境。
30. Good night, Davey. Sleep tight.
    晚安，戴维。睡个好觉。

adj.

to keep a tight rein on sb/sth

• 对…严加控制（或约束）；牢牢驾驭
  to control sb/sth carefully or strictly

run a tight ship

• 管理有方；严加控制
  to organize sth in a very efficient way, controlling other people very closely

a tight spot/corner

• 困境；险境
  a very difficult or dangerous situation

adv.

sit tight

sit tight

sleep tight

• （尤用以打发孩子睡觉）睡个好觉
  used especially to children before they go to bed to say that you hope they sleep well
  1. Goodnight, sleep tight!
     晚安，睡个好觉！

adj

1. affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
   1. tight money
   2. a tight market

2. packed closely together
   1. they stood in a tight little group
   2. hair in tight curls
   3. the pub was packed tight

3. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
   1. rigorous discipline
   2. tight security
   3. stringent safety measures

   Synonym:    rigorousstringent

4. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
   1. a nasty problem
   2. a good man to have on your side in a tight situation

   Synonym:    nasty

5. very drunk

   Synonym:    besottedblind drunkblottocrockedcockeyedfuddledloadedpie-eyedpissedpixilatedplasteredsloppedsloshedsmashedsoakedsousedsozzledsquiffystiffwet

6. (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
   1. a close contest
   2. a close election
   3. a tight game

   Synonym:    close

7. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
   1. a mean person
   2. he left a miserly tip

   Synonym:    meanmingymiserly

8. of such close construction as to be impermeable
   1. a tight roof
   2. warm in our tight little house

9. closely constrained or constricted or constricting
   1. tight skirts
   2. he hated tight starched collars
   3. fingers closed in a tight fist
   4. a tight feeling in his chest

10. pressed tightly together
    1. with lips compressed

    Synonym:    compressed

11. securely or solidly fixed in place
    1. the bolts are tight

12. of textiles
    1. a close weave
    2. smooth percale with a very tight weave

    Synonym:    close

13. pulled or drawn tight
    1. taut sails
    2. a tight drumhead
    3. a tight rope

    Synonym:    taut

14. set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
    1. in tight formation
    2. a tight blockade

adv

1. firmly or closely
   1. held fast to the rope
   2. her foot was stuck fast
   3. held tight

   Synonym:    fast

2. in an attentive manner
   1. he remained close on his guard

   Synonym:    closeclosely