
tighter
词源
源自中古英语 'tight', 可能来自古诺尔斯语 'þéttr'(紧密的),与古英语 'thīht'(密集的)相关。
adjective
❶ 更紧的,指物体之间结合更紧密或空间更小。常用于描述衣物、螺丝、时间安排等需要增加紧密程度的情况。
“She tied the knot tighter to make sure it wouldn't come loose.”
(她把结系得更紧,以确保它不会松开。)
“After losing weight, his pants felt much tighter around the waist.”
(减肥后,他的裤子在腰部感觉紧了很多。)
❶ 更严格的,指规则、控制或管理更加严厉或严密。常用于描述政策、安全措施等需要加强管控的场合。
“The school implemented tighter security measures after the incident.”
(事件发生后,学校实施了更严格的安全措施。)
“The government introduced tighter regulations on food safety.”
(政府对食品安全出台了更严格的法规。)
常见短语
pull tighter — 拉得更紧,指用力使某物更加紧固或牢固。常用于绳索、带子等需要调整松紧的场景。
“He pulled the straps tighter to make sure the luggage wouldn't fall.”
(他把带子拉得更紧,以确保行李不会掉落。)
hold tighter — 握得更紧,指增加抓握的力度以防滑脱。常用于需要稳固抓握的场合,如扶手、工具等。
“As the roller coaster sped up, she held the safety bar tighter.”
(当过山车加速时,她更紧地握住了安全杆。)