tight

• 形容某物固定得很牢、不松动，或紧贴、紧密；也指绷得很紧、拉紧的，以及关系亲密或（经济、规定等）紧张的。

Describes something that is firmly fixed in place, not loose, or fitting closely.

1. Firmly fixed or fastenedA2formal

   Held or fastened firmly so that it does not move or come loose.

   紧固的

   • Make sure the lid is tight on the jar.
   • The rope was pulled tight around the post.
   • He kept a tight grip on the handle.

   同义词fastfirmfixedimmovablesecuresnug

   反义词looseslack

2. Close-fittingA2informal

   Clothing that fits very closely to the body.

   紧身的

   • She wore a tight black dress to the party.
   • These jeans are too tight around the waist.
   • He prefers tight t-shirts for working out.

   同义词close-fittingskinnyskintightsnug

   反义词baggylooseslack

3. Strict or controlledB1formal

   Strictly controlled or enforced, leaving little room for flexibility.

   严格的

   • The company has tight security measures.
   • We are working under a tight deadline.
   • The government imposed tight restrictions on travel.

   同义词firminflexiblerigidrigorousstrictstringenttoughuncompromising

   反义词flexiblelenientloosepermissiverelaxed

4. Stingy or not generousB2informal

   Unwilling to spend money; miserly.

   吝啬

   • He's very tight with his money.
   • Don't be so tight; buy everyone a drink.
   • She's known for being tight when it comes to tipping.

   同义词cheapclosefistedmeanmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

   反义词freehandedgenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedprofligatespendthrift

5. Close or intimateB2informal

   Used to describe a close relationship or bond between people.

   亲密的

   • They are a tight group of friends.
   • The team is very tight after years of working together.
   • We have a tight-knit community here.

   同义词attachedcloseclose-knitdevotedinseparableintimatethick

   反义词aloofdistantestranged

• 副词，表示“紧紧地”、“牢牢地”、“严实地”或“牢固地”。用于描述动作有力，或没有多余空间的状态。

An adverb meaning "firmly," "closely," or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with force or in a way that leaves no space. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Firmly or securelyB1formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or held; not loosely.

   紧紧地

   • Hold the rope tight so it doesn't slip.
   • She shut the door tight to keep the cold out.
   • The lid was screwed on tight.

   同义词fastfirmlysecurelysnuglysolidlytightly

   反义词loosely

2. Closely or compactlyB1informal

   In a way that leaves little space; closely packed.

   紧紧地

   • The crowd stood tight together in the small room.
   • Pack the clothes tight into the suitcase.
   • The cars were parked tight along the curb.

   同义词closelycompactlydenselytightly

   反义词looselyopenlyspaciously