tight
Meaning: Fixed or fastened firmly; fitting closely; limited in amount or time
Tight describes something fixed firmly in place or fitting very closely with little space. It can refer to schedules or budgets that are strictly limited, security that is strict, or competitions that are closely contested. Informally, it can mean unwilling to spend money or slightly drunk.
Examples
- These shoes are too tight. 这双鞋太紧了。Estos zapatos están demasiado apretados.この靴はきつすぎます。이 신발은 너무 꽉 낍니다.
- We're working to a tight deadline. 我们正在按紧迫的截止日期工作。Estamos trabajando con un plazo muy ajustado.私たちは厳しい締め切りに向けて作業しています。우리는 촉박한 마감 기한에 맞춰 일하고 있습니다.
- Security at the airport was tight. 机场的安检非常严格。La seguridad en el aeropuerto era estricta.空港のセキュリティは厳重でした。공항 보안이 철저했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Middle English 'thight' meaning 'dense, close-set', probably from Old Norse 'thettr' (tight, close), from Proto-Germanic 'thinhtaz'. The sense of 'fitting closely' and 'not loose' developed in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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