taut
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is taut is stretched very tight. 紧绷的
The clothes line is pulled taut and secured. 晾衣绳被拉紧系牢了。
2. ADJ If someone has a taut expression, they look very worried and tense. (神色) 紧张不安的
Ben sat up quickly, his face taut and terrified. 本迅速坐起来，神情紧张而恐惧。
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taut /tɔːt/ (tauter,tautest)
剑桥词典
taut adjective (TIGHT)
tight or completely stretched
拉紧的，绷紧的
a taut rope 拉紧的绳子
He kept his eyes on the road ahead , his face taut with concentration . 他眼睛盯着前方的道路，神情专注，脸紧绷着。
比较
slack adjective (NOT TIGHT)
taut adjective (EXCITED/NERVOUS)
literaryexcited or nervous
紧张的；兴奋的
His latest film was described as a taut thriller . 他的最新一部电影被归为惊悚片。
There was a taut edge to Chris's voice . 克里斯的声音中透着紧张。
taut adjective (WRITING/SPEECH)
literaryTaut writing or speech is controlled , clear , and short .
（文章、讲话）简洁的，明快的
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