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tightly

UK //ˈtaɪtli//US //ˈtaɪtli//

词源

源自中古英语 'tightli',由 'tight'(紧的)加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。

adverb

❶ 紧紧地,牢固地。指以紧密或牢固的方式固定或连接某物,没有松动或空隙。

“She held the baby tightly in her arms.”

(她紧紧地把婴儿抱在怀里。)

“The lid was screwed on tightly to prevent leaks.”

(盖子拧得很紧,以防泄漏。)

❶ 严密地,严格地。指以严格或精确的方式控制或管理某事,不留漏洞。

“The security at the airport is tightly controlled.”

(机场的安检非常严格。)

“The company tightly monitors its expenses.”

(公司严格控制开支。)

同义词:firmly, securely, closely, strictly, rigorously

常见短语

hold tightly — 紧紧抓住或握住某物,通常是为了防止掉落或失去控制。

“Hold tightly to the railing when climbing the stairs.”

(爬楼梯时要紧紧抓住扶手。)

tightly knit — 形容关系紧密或结构严密的群体或组织,成员之间联系密切。

“They are a tightly knit family who support each other.”

(他们是一个关系紧密的家庭,彼此互相支持。)